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One team for all your accounting needs

Run a more profitable law firm

Spend more time making your product a success with flexible bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services that scale with your startup.

StrictlyVC readers get 20% off Pilot Starter or Core for 6 months

StrictlyVC readers get special promotional pricing

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Just a few of the companies we’ve Helped grow from day one
Just a few of the FIRMS we’ve Helped grow from day one

Why we’re different

There’s a reason that we're the most-loved accounting firm in the US

#1
in bookkeeping & accounting on G2
4.9
Stars on capterra & Getapp

The most tech-forward

We have an unbeatable combo: a team of finance experts paired with a top-notch in-house engineering team.

The result? A streamlined service and reliable team you can count on.

The most scalable

We’re uniquely equipped to grow along side you.

We support one-person firms and thriving companies, so no matter how your needs evolve, we've got you covered.

The most experienced

Thousands of business owners trust us because we've helped them run more efficient operations.

We understand the unique challenges that come with growing a firm and have the expertise you need to reach your goals.

Why we're different

There’s a reason that we’re the largest startup accounting firm in the US

#1
in bookkeeping & accounting on G2
4.9
Stars on capterra & Getapp

The most tech-forward

We have an unbeatable combo: a team of finance experts paired with a top-notch in-house engineering team.

The result? Deep integrations with the tools you already use, and a seamless platform for staying on top of everything.

The most experienced

We’re trusted by thousands of companies because we’ve helped countless startups achieve success.

We understand the unique challenges that come with growing a business and have the expertise you need to reach your goals.

The most scalable

We’re the last accounting firm you’ll ever need to hire.

We support tiny startups and large companies, so no matter how your needs evolve, we’ve got you covered.

Services to cover your every need

Get started with compliance basics

Set a strong foundation for growth while having us help with your tax and investor requirements.

Bookkeeping

Get clarity on the health of your business—and presentable books you can confidently share with investors, lenders, or landlords.

Taxes

Enjoy the convenience of having your taxes seamlessly handled alongside your books.  Our tax and accounting experts work together to keep you compliant.

Move from books to needle-moving insights

Drive growth and hit your goals with data-driven decisions.

CFO Services

Get strategic insights, realistic budgets, fundraising expertise, and decision-making confidence with our team of industry-specialized CFOs.

Learn more

Monthly Insights

Take a look at powerful reports that surface insights and detailed trending to help you make smarter decisions. Included with your monthly bookkeeping:

  • Recurring expenses
  • Flux insights
  • New vendors

Take even more off your plate

Offload time-consuming tasks, reduce administrative burdens, and extend your runway.

Stock Admin

Get a team fully focused on keeping your cap table accurate and up-to-date.

R&D Tax Credit

Save up to $500,000 per year for US-based R&D activities.

AP/AR

Streamline your financial operations with bill payment and invoicing support.

Why law firm partners love Pilot

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Pilot is a partner we can trust. After going through multiple accounting firms and a DIY effort, we couldn’t be happier. Pilot delivers consistent, reliable, high-quality work. We’re saving a bunch of time and can focus on running our firm more intelligently, knowing where everything stands.

Mark Stansbury
Partner, Stansbury Weaver
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Pilot has been a fantastic partner, and I honestly don't think there are any comparable alternatives in the space. As a founder, it's a relief to feel like someone responsible is handling this and it helps me stay on top of an important part of my business without spending much time on it.

Sarina Siddhanti
CEO, Co–Founder, riya collective
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Pilot is guiding us, not the other way around. Pilot not only provides a great system, tool, and process—but they also bring deep knowledge and suggestions for how we can improve and make changes to our finances.

Bjork Ostrom
Co-Founder, Pinch of Yum

Why founders love Pilot

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Everyone we tried before Pilot did not know how to deal with early–stage startups. Pilot's deep expertise has been refreshing, and it's been smooth sailing ever since.

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Paul
CEO, Lexigram
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Pilot automatically connects to our financial accounts, sends us monthly reports, and syncs everything in Quickbooks. They helped us save by flagging double payments. We pretty much spend zero time on accounting and can focus on our product and company.

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Anurag
Founder, Render
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It feels like the Pilot team are true members of the Maev team. I talk about them in our day-to-day meetings as if they sit next to me at work.

Katie
Founder & CEO, Maev
Streamlined INTEGRATIONS

Sync your favorite finance tools

With over 250 integrations, we offer the most comprehensive solution for managing your books and taxes.

A special discount for 

StrictlyVC readers

StrictlyVC readers get 20% off Pilot Starter or Core for 6 months

Starter

For pre-revenue companies that are just getting started

Pilot Plus
$0$0/mo billed annually
$0 in monthly expenses

Core

For companies with streamlined needs

Pilot Plus
$0$0/mo billed annually
$0 in monthly expenses

Plus

Let us tailor a plan to meet the unique needs of your business

Custom Pricing
All shown plans prepaid annually.

Plans built for law firms

Pro

For professional services companies with streamlined needs

$350 /mo billed monthly
$15,000 in monthly expenses

Plus

Let us tailor a plan to meet the unique needs of your business

Custom Pricing

Included with every tax plan

Federal corporate income tax filing
State corporate income tax filing
Delaware Franchise tax filing
Free tax extension

Essentials

For unprofitable C corps with no foreign subsidiaries

Starts at

$2,450/yr
Contact Sales

Standard

For profitable C corps, LLCs, S corps, or businesses with foreign subsidiaries

Starts at

$4,950/yr
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Additional Services

Essentials
Standard
1099–NEC filings
10 included, then $5/filing
25 included, then $5/filing
1099-NEC on-time filing preparation
$125 / hour
$125 / hour
Additional city income tax filing
$500 / city
$700 / city
Additional state income tax filings
$500 / state
$900 / state
Foreign subsidiaries 5471
$2,500 / subsidiary
Foreign shareholder return 5472
$500 / shareholder
$500 / shareholder
Foreign financial accounts
$500 / FBAR
$500 / FBAR
Tax consulting services
Starts at $400 / hour
Starts at $400 / hour

Basic

Your CFO analyzes business performance and extracts key insights

$1,875  / mo
billed annually

Essential

Your CFO initiates strategic projects and becomes a catalyst for growth

$3,375  / mo
billed annually

Custom

Your CFO becomes deeply integrated with your team to lead data-driven strategies

$5,625  / mo
billed annually
The Budget & Forecast Model for every plan includes
Fully customized financial model, including: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Budget vs actuals
Headcount & compensation plan
Scenario planning (base case, bear case, bull case)
Industry-specific KPI dashboard
Not seeing a plan that’s right for you? Get in touch and we’ll help you build a custom plan that meets your unique needs.
Pilot CFO Services is a product offering from Pilot.com Inc. We do not provide any full-time or part-time corporate officers.

See what Pilot can do for you

Get the peace of mind that comes from partnering with our experienced finance team.
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Frequently asked questions

Why is bookkeeping for consumer and retail companies unique?

Online retailer and consumer companies face challenges around managing physical goods (such as COGS, inventory, supply chain, fulfillment), and often have complex selling channels (such as multiple platforms, differing fee and payout structures, and multiple payment processors). They also tend to have large transaction volumes. All of these things affect your books, which is why it’s important to have a bookkeeper with a strong background in your industry.

What kinds of consumer and retail customers does Pilot support?

Pilot serves consumer and retail customers of all shapes and sizes, across different sectors (food and beverage, apparel, hard goods) and business models (direct-to-consumer and multi-channel retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers).

What types of sales platforms do your customers use?

We have customers using every major e-commerce platform, including Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, Magento, BigCommerce, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud.

Do you handle inventory?

Pilot makes inventory updates in your financial statements every month based on data provided either directly by you or by the source of truth for your inventory, such as an inventory management system (e.g., TradeGecko / Quickbooks Commerce).