Meet Our Startup CFOs, CPAs and Team
Vanessa Kruze, CPA
Founder & CEO
Deloitte Alum
Former Startup Controller
Lover of bad reality TV
Bill Hollowsky, CPA, CGMA, CITP, CSPO
President
University of Maryland
CPA. KPMG and Oracle alumnus. I've lived in three countries, 10 states and the District of Columbia.
Loves cooking, swimming, scuba diving and yoga
Dawn Snyder
VP of Finance
DBA, Temple University (in progress); MBA, Finance
20 years of accounting and finance experience in professional services firms across several industries including financial services, digital marketing, and political risk consulting
Fearless urban gardener
Dave Lowe, CPA
VP of Tax
Wichita State University (Master’s in Professional Accounting)
20+ years corporate tax experience in both private and publicly traded companies
Love to travel with my wife to tropical destinations, snorkeling, running, and baseball (Go Royals!)
Stacy Love, SPHR, PHRca
VP of People
MA in Organizational Leadership, BS in Business Administration
15+ years of human resources experience within investment consulting, private wealth advisory, real estate, and insurance
Adore my two dogs, all things Hello Kitty, indie music, cake, and design (graphic, interior, architectural)
Casey Walters
VP, Accounting Services
Western Kentucky University (undergrad), Morehead State University (grad)
Small business owner and years of experience in the startup world as a Controller/CFO.
Former owner of two tattoo shops and I love ink.
Sary Hijazi
Director of Onboarding
BBA: American University of Beirut, MBA: National University of San Diego
Former Accounting Specialist Manager at a FinTech SaaS startup
Loves traveling, gaming, basketball & football (soccer)
Kevin Houk
Senior Managing Controller, Accounting Services
Gonzaga University
Former Startup Controller
Travel aficionado
Tatiana Marin
Director, Information Security and Operations
MLA candidate in Cybersecurity (Harvard School of Extended Studies)
MS in Operations and Technology Management (University of Portland)
Computer Science and Foreign Languages Applied din Economics (CCTU (EU))
Amir Rezaei, CPA
Director of Technical Accounting (Revenue)
University of Florida MBA
Banking Alum, former business instructor
Roadtrip Enthusiast
Morgan Avery
R&D Tax Manager
University of Memphis (MS in Tax Accounting & BBA)
EY risk advisory intern, Watkins Uiberall tax intern
Yogi and avid reader
Wilfrido Berniczky
Controller
University of the Pacific
Former translator/interpreter for government body in Japan
Loves collecting trading cards
Red Lily Zosa
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Silliman University
Former Accounting Manager for a few Philippine corporations
Steve Clippinger
Senior Accountant
McNeese State University-BS Regis University-MBA
Former owner of 5 Subway Sandwich Shops
Hiking, biking
Naneva Cordell
Senior Tax Manager
The University of Alabama -BS Webster University - Master
Former Operations Manager for a firm that did classified systems engineering and Accountant/Office manager for a small firm. CPA Candidate.
Hiker, camper - all around adventurer. Roll Tide.
Edith Silva
Senior Onboarding Manager
University of Texas at El Paso
Former Technical Accounting Manager at a Fintech SaaS startup
Certified Yoga Instructor and future Holistic Health Coach. Obsessed with her Pug and Frenchie
Scot Escaravage
Senior Controller
Troy University
Loves anything Baseball (Go Mets), spending time with family, gaming with my wife, and relaxing on the beach.
Adriana Garcia Reyes
Senior Tax Manager
Aurora University, MBA
Former sales & use tax, franchise tax consultant and Sr. accountant in Financial Reporting.
Loves running and reading as well as being a soccer mom.
Claudine Vantomme, CPA
Senior Director, Continuous Improvement
University of Santo Tomas
Former Controller with International Accounting Background
Personal Motto: Will Travel for Food
Alyssa Cowan
Senior Managing Controller
Ohio State University
Former Controller for a Print Company
Loves camping, baseball and dogs
Alvin Yu, CPA
Controller
University of Delaware
CPA, Former Accounting Manager of SaaS Startup
Aficionado of nerdy & quirky jokes
Fay Cai
Senior Controller
Woods College, Boston
Former Director of Finance & Accounting for a high-tech company with four international subsidiaries.
Loves baking and enjoys afternoon tea.
Leyla Rafiimanesh
Senior Controller
Carlson School of Management & St. Cloud State University, Minnesota, MBA, CIS
Former CFO and Finance Executive. Former PhD candidate in IS Security
Animal lover, Scuba Diver, Runner. Love cooking, reading, gardening and meditating
Pilsang Kang, CPA
Assistant Controller
University of Maryland-Baltimore County (BS-Financial Economics), Sogang University (Certificate-Accounting)
Former Accounting Manager for a Private Corporation
Loves swimming, skiing, golfing and travel
Jack Wright
Business Intelligence Analyst II
Graduated from UT Tyler with his bachelors and masters degree in accounting.
Spent the first two years of his career working in audit.
Got married in 2019 to his high school sweetheart and they love to spend their time watching movies with their two Great Danes.
James Alcantar, CPA
Director of Accounting Services
University of North Carolina Master of Accounting
Former Controller for an international farming operation
Loves to garden and travel
Karen Yates
Senior R&D Tax Manager
Wayne State University (BS in Chemistry)
Former Pharmaceutical Research Chemist
Loves hiking, water sports, travel, and vegan food
Logan Schiff, CPA
Senior Controller
Purdue University and University of Southern Indiana graduate
Former Controller for Startups
Likes running, college and professional sports
David Lynch
Senior Controller
St. Francis University, Loretto, PA
Former CFO in the retail and service industry
Love sports and coaching my kids. Huge Pittsburgh Steeler and Penn State Football & Wrestling fan.
Kyle Snearly
Senior Director, Accounting Operations
Western Michigan University
HP Alum, Former Financial Services Manager
Huge college basketball fan
Lana Bustami
Controller, Team Lead
University of Illinois at Chicago
Experience in Big 4, Venture Capital, and Tech startups
Love spending time with my family, traveling, cooking, playing tennis, and drinking coffee
Marylln Blankenship
Controller
Indiana Wesleyan University (MSA)
15+ years of Accounting experience in a variety of industries from large corporations to small businesses. 5+ years of HR experience in small businesses Most recently Director of Admin & Finance for a government support contractor.
Loves to travel and attend my daughter's multitude of activities
Robert Mazeika
Operations Manager
Florida Gulf Coast University (BS-Accounting)
Former Tax Administrator and baseball scout.
An avid sports fanatic (Go Yankees!)
Janika Harris
QA Manager
BS and MS in Accounting from St. Francis College in NY.
I love jet skiing and I was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago.
May Hara Pacuno, CPA
Financial Analyst III
University of San Carlos
KPMG (PH) alumnus
Loves sci-fi movies, pho and snowboarding
Bryan Long
Content Marketing Manager
MBA and MA in English, Stetson University
20+ years marketing experience focused on financial and technology companies
Drinks copious amounts of coffee
Martha Tan Cruz
Senior Accountant
University of Santo Tomas
Loves Touch Football (touch rugby), and being in nature
Subineel Chakraborti
Assistant Controller, Team Lead
B.Com Jain University
Founder of multiple charities
Dad joke expert (Not a dad)
Kimberly Andrews
Operations Specialist Lead
University of Phoenix (BS-Accounting)
20+ years in a variety of administrative support roles
Air Force spouse and mom of two. Loves coffee, pilates, traveling, and exploring nature.
Heidi Grey
Director, Financial Services
Bachelors of Arts in Accounting and Business Administration - Rockford University
20+ years of accounting experience, including 15 years in Public Accounting
Loves reading, indoor cycling and being a hockey mom.
Krista Eis
R&D Technical Writer
BA in English, BS in Computer Science
Loves baking and hiking
Danielle Novak
Assistant Controller, Team Lead
University of Texas at Tyler- MBA & BS in Accounting
Former Accounting Manager for Mercy Ships with many years of full cycle accounting experience
Loves coffee, gluten free goodies, and family.
Danielle Garcia
Senior Managing Controller
University of Texas - BBA in Accounting
15+ years of accounting experience in various industries
Military spouse and mom of two. Loves salsa dancing, Texas Longhorns, and all things Texas.
Kerri Wolff
Technical Accounting Manager
Walsh College, Bachelor of Accountancy
18+ years experience in corporate accounting at HP and various eCommerce and tech startups
Happily married mom of three - Loves quality time with friends and family, video games, good music, and fresh coffee!
Mary Houck
Onboarding Manager
West Chester University - BS Finance
She's a basketball mom, is interested in nutrition and wellness, she loves taking trips with her family, watching Philly sports, being a mom of 2 teens and bingeing crime dramas
Tyler Eames
Rev Ops Manager
Connecticut College
17 years of experience in Banking
Interests include gardening, woodworking, modern design, and cooking.
Jessaca Clark
Operations Specialist III
University of Rhode Island
Loves traveling, pilates, music and watching sports
Lucinda Williams-Turner
Tax Operations Specialist III
16+ years of Accounting Administration Experience
Mother of 4, enjoys cooking, shopping, and spending time with family and friends!
Jillian Minore
Senior Recruiter
New York City College of Technology- Bachelor of Human Services.
7 + years of recruiting and human resources experience within the industries of finance and accounting, legal, and sales.
Travel and hiking enthusiast, passionate about writing and books, and love my dog and two cats.
Ricci Bousman
AR Analyst III
Liberty University
I love my husband and 2 girls, iced coffee, all sports, and a good rom-com!
Adam Chen-Ok, CPA
Tax Manager II, Team Lead
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo - MS in Taxation
7+ years in corporate income tax experience with 5 years in public accounting
K-Pop lover, you can find me on the golf course.
Emily Zavorotny
Assistant Controller
MAcc from the University of Northern Colorado
Sr. Accountant with experience in a variety of industries
Enjoys playing volleyball year-round and spending time with my two pugs
Haley Brock, CPA
Senior Accountant II
MAcc from the University of Missouri-Kansas City
CPA, Experience as an accountant in the construction/engineering field
Avid lover of coffee, dessert, and spending time with family
Danny Sachs, CPA
Tax Manager
University of Minnesota Alum
Former SaaS Startup and Big 4 Tax Accountant
Love the outdoors and can make a mean apple pie
Raven Buchanan
Senior Accountant II
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (BS- Accounting)
Former Financial Consultant for a firm that provides Fractional CFO services for startups to help identify, understand, and improve their financial footprint.
I'm obsessed with LeBron James. I love spending time with friends and family, traveling, and creating pieces of art from scratch.
Janice McDuff
Senior Controller
Tarleton State University (MBA)
25+ years of accounting experience in publicly traded, private, and start-up companies. Former accounting professor at UTA.
Loves to travel, spend time with family, and try new foods.
Will Martin
Lead Client Solutions Executive
Auburn University: BS Accounting
5+ years of SaaS startup experience
Loves Gaelic football, tennis, and golf (I'm a pro at losing golf balls)
Kaleb Reining
Client Solutions Executive
Bradley University: Bachelor's and Master's in Accounting
Former Accountant turned Sales Professional
Loves golfing, swimming, basketball, and family time.
Tonya Shoults-Moroz
Operations Specialist III
Eastern Michigan University
Loves creating art, cooking, traveling, live music, reading, and spending time with my husband and dog.
Hikaru Otani
People Ops Coordinator
11+ years of Administrative Assistant experience
Loves spending time with my pets, crafting, exploring new places, and snacking on treats
Jayashree Ambar
Internal Accountant
Chartered Accountant, India, Enrolled Agent, IRS
20 + years of experience in Tax and Accounting
Love to travel and Gardening.
Megan Frasier
Assistant Controller
Abilene Christian University - BBA in Accounting & BBA in Finance
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)
Loves tea, running/mountain biking, creating new recipes and reading fantasy novels
Erin Bledsoe, CPA
Income Tax Accountant II
University of Memphis (BBA & MS in Accounting)
Former Business Owner, Sr. Corporate Tax Accountant, Small Business Specialist
Self-Proclaimed Foodie, Traveler, and Dog Mom
Bidisha Islam
Controller
MBA from Bentley University
Controller and supervised a Team of Accountants
Love Barbies, Hello Kitty, Lilo and Stitch, reading, watching Netflix, and traveling
Zakk Parker
Income Tax Accountant I
BA in Finance from Cal State Fullerton
Actively pursuing my CPA
Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, and golfing, and proudly embrace my role as a dedicated girl dad.
Emad Kandil, MBA
Assistant Controller
MBA with a concentration in accounting
20+ years of accounting experience, including 10 years in public accounting and advisory services
Loves traveling, sports, and music
Kimberly Sanders
Senior Accountant
University of Phoenix - BS in Small Business & Organizational Management and AA in Accounting
15+ years of experience in accounting and advisory services across many industries
Loves cooking and spending time with her family bring her joy. She’s a lover of analog pastimes like soapmaking and quilting
Caitlin Branton-Harrell
Client Relations Associate
Campbell University
Experience in the Fintec, SaaS, and legal industries.
Avid CrossFitter. Cat and dog mom. Travel and food enthusiast.
Jake Csurgo
Income Tax Accountant II
BBA in Accounting & MS in Accounting from the University of Toledo.
Actively pursuing my CPA.
Enjoys spending quality time with his wife and daughter as well as golfing
Kristine Wing, CPA
Senior Accountant II
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater - Master of Professional Accountancy
Avid traveler, reader, and nature lover.
Jennifer Ranaudo
Controller
BS in Accounting – University at Albany; MBA – University of Phoenix
20+ years in public and private accounting, former Controller/CFO for tech startup
Proud Air Force spouse and mom to three. Loves traveling, reading and skiing.
Kaleigh Crisler
Operations Coordinator
Liberty University - BS in Business Administration: Project Management
10+ years in diverse administrative roles
Military spouse and mom of three. Enjoys music, reading, traveling, and hiking
Madison McDonald
People Operations Generalist
HR professional with over 5+ years of experience supporting teams and building people-first workplaces
Mom of two, wife, and passionate about staying active - whether that's at the gym or out in nature
Jessica Schexnayder, CPA
Assistant Controller
University of Louisiana at Lafayette – BS in Accounting
7+ years of experience in accounting across multiple industries
A mom to a 2‑year‑old daughter and proud firefighter spouse, she loves working out and running, traveling, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Kerry Wilfert, CPA
Senior Tax Manager
Indiana University - Bachelors
Metropolitan State University of Denver - Masters in Professional Accountancy 7+ years of public accounting experience specializing in corporate tax
Loves to be outdoors hiking, running or spending time with her two dogs!
Nomer Dumanon, CPA
Tax Manager
Portland State University (BS in Accounting)
10+ years of tax experience in both client services and private industry, including pre-IPO SaaS startup. 20 years of customer service and management experience in retail and aviation.
Proud dog father to a Cocker Spaniel, Zoey. Avid tennis player, west coast swing dancer, pool player and DJ.
Emily Chiao
People Business Partner
BA, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
9+ years of human resources experience within the legal and real estate industries.
Hobbies include traveling with my partner and dog, trying new restaurants, fashion and home styling, and staying active.
Amanda Montoya
Senior Accountant II
BBA in Accounting from the University of North Texas at Dallas.
Over 8 years of experience in public accounting across multiple industries.
Mom of four who loves coffee, a good book, and any excuse to work on a new home project.
Taylor Cole
R&D Tax Analyst
Colorado Mesa University
5+ years of public accounting experience.
Hobbies include spending time with my pets, making stained glass, and trying new baked goods recipes.
Alexia Mikellides
R&D Tax Analyst
BS in Accounting & MS in Taxation - University at Albany
4+ years of experience in R&D Tax Analysis
Dachshund mom, foster dog mom & anime lover.
Elizabeth Black
Controller
University of Tennessee (BA in Accounting)
10+ years of accounting experience. Former division lead specializing in grant-funded entities and Clean Tech start-ups.
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, cheering on the Vols, watching Seinfeld, and drinking a good cup of tea!
Lorena Fuller
Assistant Controller
King University
Former controller specializing in non-profit and 17+ years of experience in multi-industry startups.
Loves to cook, organize, and spend time with my husband and children, participating in activities they love most.
Sebastian Anchea
Sales & Use Tax Specialist II
BS-Business Administration, University of Central Florida
Over 4 years of experience in Sales Tax at a large public accounting firm
Foodie, avid traveler, and nature lover
Keila Lee
Assistant Controller
BBA: University of Houston - Downtown
MSA: University of St. Thomas
Married with two sons. Loves: the beach, Formula 1, traveling, my dogs (one more than the other), and playing the piano
Why you should choose our startup CFO and CPA
Kruze Consulting's team works exclusively with funded startups
Our CFOs, CPAs and team are startup experts. We only work with companies that have raised seed and venture financing - so you know we'll know the in's and out's of your startup's books. Clients that we have worked with have collectively raised over $15 billion dollars in funding! Here are some of the areas of our expertise:
- Startup bookkeeping
- Financial statement preparation for fund raises
- Startup financial analysis
- Startup revenue recognition
- Venture capital book preparation
- Acquisition book preparation
- Startup federal taxes
- eCommerce state and local taxation
- Financial modeling
- Part-time CFO services
- Startup HR
Contact us today to learn about how we work with leading startups.
CFO network
We also have a list of outsourced startup CFOs you can connect with to see if any are a good fit for your company. These CFOs are not Kruze employees, but our clients have had success with many of them over the years. Additionally, we do have some in-house fractional CFOs who are startup experts.
CPA expertise
Our team of in-house CPAs are available to answer tax, accounting and finance questions. As you can see from the list above, we have the best startup CPA team in the business. We take Silicon Valley expertise and bring it to VC-backed startups all over the US.
What to look for in a startup cfo cpa
Look for an outsourced CFO team with experience helping startups raise capital, transition from cash burning to profitability and experience getting company's books ready for an acquisition.
Want to learn more about us? Follow Kruze Consulting on X, and checkout the updates on Kruze Consulting's LinkedIn page. You can also see Kruze Consulting on the Inc 5000, as we are one of the fastest growing private companies in the United States. Finally, there are many places you can listen to interviews with our CFOs and CPAs.
Online Accounting Consulting for VC-Backed Startups
When it comes to maintaining the financial health of your startup, there’s no room for error. As leading online accounting consultants, the Kruze Consulting team understands the unique challenges faced by seed and venture-funded startups. Our team uses the best automation and cloud-based tools to get you the data you need to grow your business, raise that next round of financing or get acquired by a public technology company.
Why Choose Kruze Consulting as Your Online Accounting Consultant?
- Tech Industry Expertise: Working exclusively with VC-backed startups, we understand what it takes to raise professional funding and manage a professional board of directors.
- Technology-Driven: The Kruze team of CPAs and CFOs leverages in-house automation and modern accounting software to ensure accurate, real-time financial reporting.
- Personalized Solutions: We tailor our accounting services to meet your startup’s specific needs.
Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our online accounting consultants and discover how we can help your startup thrive.
Financial Consultants for Startups
Kruze’s team of experienced financial consultants for startups assists clients as they raise capital, improve their margins, grow their sales and exit to larger technology players. As a premier financial consultant for startups, our team specializes in helping young companies achieve their financial goals.
Advantages of Choosing Kruze Consulting for Your Startup Financial Consulting Needs
- Capital Raising: Benefit from our extensive experience in financial statement preparation for fundraising.
- Improving Margins: Getting to profitability starts with understanding your unit economics and margins - our team knows how to get your systems set up so you can have actionable insights.
- Rapid Growth: Hockey stick growth is amazing - but it’s also daunting. Systems break, revenue recognition is difficult - work with startup financial consultants who have built scalable systems before.
- Acquisition readiness: Get your books in order, setting the stage for an exit strategy.
Want to know more about our range of services? Keep up with Kruze Consulting on LinkedIn, and read Kruze Consulting reviews. Remember, we’re not just one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S., we’re your partners in startup success.
Our Locations
Kruze is a US focused, national accounting consulting firm. Our accountants serve startups all over the US, with offices in Austin, San Francisco, Silicon Valley (San Jose), Los Angeles (Santa Monica) and New York City.
Accounting expertise built for founders
Bookkeeping, Tax, R&D credits, and fractional CFO services, all under one roof.
- 800+ VC-backed startups served
- $15B+ raised by our clients
- Trusted by founders from Pre-Seed to Series C
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