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Startup & Emerging Businesses

Whether you're pre‑revenue or preparing for Series A, Lattice Group helps you turn financial chaos into clarity. We build startup‑ready systems that protect your equity, extend your runway, and give you the confidence to make real decisions — all led by a licensed CPA with a decade of finance and tax experience.

You’ll walk away with clean books, a living cash forecast, and a strategic roadmap that connects operations, taxes, and growth.

Common Startup Challenges

•     Disorganized books and unclear runway
•     No visibility into burn rate or hiring capacity
•     Equity decisions made without tax foresight
•     Investor conversations without financial confidence

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Our Solution: Strategic Clarity from Day One

At Lattice Group, we don’t just clean up your books — we build the financial infrastructure that supports your next raise, your next hire, and your long‑term vision.


Every engagement begins with a short Diagnostic and ends with a prioritized 30‑ to 90‑day action plan tailored to your business.

Startup CFO Services

1

Bookkeeping & Cleanup

  • Monthly reconciliations and audit‑ready records
  • Categorization of startup expenses and founder reimbursements

  • Year‑end close and investor‑ready financials

2

Forecasting & Advisory

  • Rolling 12‑month cash forecast
  • Scenario modeling for hiring, compensation, and burn rate

  • Quarterly strategy sessions connecting taxes, equity, and growth

3

Equity & Tax Planning

  • Founder equity strategy and cap table coordination
  • Tax‑sensitive planning for grants, options, and raises

  • Coordination with legal and investor teams

Why Lattice Group

  • CPA‑licensed & founder‑led — not outsourced, not junior
  • Startup‑ready systems — QuickBooks, Gusto, Carta, and more

  • Investor‑friendly reporting — clean, clear, and credible

  • Tax‑forward strategy — equity decisions made with foresight

Proof & Outcomes

  • Transformed messy books into investor‑ready financials
  • Built rolling cash forecasts that gave founders 12‑month visibility

  • Shifted clients from reactive tax filings to proactive equity planning

  • Supported successful raises with clean financials and confident metrics

Frequently asked questions

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