Outsourced Accounting & HR Services for New York Startups
New York moves faster than any city on earth — from Series A pitches in Flatiron to fintech launches in the Financial District to AI demos in DUMBO. Investors expect precision, employees expect polish, and New York's regulatory landscape is one of the most complex in the country. Countsy acts as your extended finance and HR department so you can focus on product, growth, and the next round. We support VC-backed startups across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the broader NYC metro area.
Why New York Founders Choose Countsy for HR Outsourcing & Accounting
Silicon Alley Fluency
We already speak the language of NYC venture — ARR, burn multiple, CAC payback, PLG, ACV. Our fractional CFOs have supported founders through raises with Union Square Ventures, First Round, Insight Partners, Lerer Hippeau, Bessemer's NYC office, Sequoia NY, Andreessen Horowitz NY, RRE Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, and others.
NY Regulatory Complexity, Handled
New York state and city compliance is uniquely dense. We handle NY State Paid Family Leave contributions, NYC Salary Transparency Law disclosure requirements, NYC Local Law 144 (AI hiring bias audits), Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT) for downstate payroll, NY State Unemployment Insurance, and NYC and Yonkers local income tax withholding. Your accounting and payroll workflows stay compliant, consistent, and audit-ready.
Fintech and Regulatory Depth
NYC has one of the deepest fintech ecosystems in the world. Our team has supported companies working through NY Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) considerations, money transmitter licensing (MTL), and BitLicense-adjacent regulatory arrangements. Whether you're building payments infrastructure or a consumer fintech app, we understand the compliance patterns.
Board-Ready GAAP Reporting
Our outsourced accounting services deliver GAAP-compliant financials, accurate revenue recognition (ASC 606), and investor-ready reporting that stands up in diligence. Whether you're pre-Series A or preparing your Series C, we help ensure your numbers tell a credible, compelling story.
Elastic, On-Demand Expertise
Scale your finance and HR support up or down as your runway, roadmap, or headcount changes. Add controllers, FP&A, equity administration, or HR leadership without recruiting delays or long-term fixed costs.
Finance & HR Services for New York Companies
Fractional CFO & Strategic Finance
Investment modeling, scenario planning, burn-multiple tracking, KPI frameworks, and board-level reporting. Learn more
Outsourced Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly close, GAAP compliance, ASC 606 revenue recognition, multi-entity consolidation, and audit preparation. Learn more
Payroll & Benefits Administration
Multi-state payroll, MCTMT for downstate employees, equity compensation workflows, commuter benefits, and NY State PFL contributions. Learn more
Human Resources & People Operations
On-brand offer letters, performance frameworks, DEI initiatives, salary transparency compliance, and NYC Local Law 144 documentation. Learn more
Equity & Stock Plan Management
Cap table maintenance, option grants and exercises, 409A coordination, and employee liquidity readiness. Learn more
NetSuite & Cloud ERP Services
Implementation, optimization, and ongoing administration for teams graduating from QuickBooks or scaling complex operations. Learn more
A Modern Alternative to PEOs and In-House Teams
Many New York startups explore PEOs like Justworks or attempt to build internal finance and HR teams early. Countsy offers a flexible alternative — outsourced accounting and HR services that integrate with your existing tools, preserve your EIN and company culture, and scale as you grow. You keep your employer relationship. We handle the operational execution.
The Countsy Platform: One View of Finance & People Ops
Our secure cloud platform connects NetSuite, Brex, Gusto, Rippling, Carta, and your core SaaS stack into a single source of truth. Founders, finance leaders, and boards get real-time visibility into runway, burn, headcount, and compliance from Manhattan to Brooklyn to Long Island City.
Our New York Outsourced Accounting & HR Onboarding Process
Free Alignment Consultation — Clarify milestones, risks, and metrics that matter most
Compliance Health Check — Review New York state and city tax, payroll, and labor requirements
System Integration — Sync accounting, payroll, HRIS, and expense tools
First 30-Day Close — Deliver an investor-grade close and baseline KPI dashboard
Quarterly Strategy Reviews — Reforecast, benchmark against NYC peers, and prepare for your next raise or exit
Ongoing Accounting & HR Support — Your very own Fractional CFO, Chief People Officer, back office department, and integrated technology stack
Outsourced Accounting & HR for New York — Built to Move Fast
New York doesn't slow down — and neither should your operations. If you're looking for HR outsourcing in NYC or outsourced accounting services that scale with your startup, Countsy is built for the pace and regulatory complexity of the New York market. Book a free consultation to see how we help founders stay compliant, investor-ready, and focused on what matters most.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Outsourced Accounting & HR in New York
What outsourced accounting and HR services does Countsy offer in New York?
Countsy delivers accounting operations, fractional CFO leadership, HR and people operations, payroll administration, and equity administration for NYC-area startups. Our team handles monthly close, GAAP reporting, revenue recognition, and investor-ready financials — plus the specific complexity of New York state and city compliance.
How much does outsourced accounting cost for a New York startup?
Typical engagement pricing starts around $3,000 per month depending on transaction volume, revenue complexity, and whether fractional CFO support is bundled. Predictable monthly pricing beats the salary-plus-benefits math of hiring a full-time controller and CFO in NYC's high-cost labor market.
Which New York investors do you work with?
Our fractional CFOs have supported founders raising from Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital's NYC team, Insight Partners, Lerer Hippeau, Bessemer NYC, Sequoia NY, Andreessen Horowitz NY, RRE Ventures, Two Sigma Ventures, Primary Ventures, and others across Silicon Alley.
What New York state and city compliance does Countsy handle?
We handle NY State Paid Family Leave, NYC Salary Transparency Law, NYC Local Law 144 (AI hiring audits), Metropolitan Commuter Transportation Mobility Tax (MCTMT), NY State Unemployment Insurance, NYC and Yonkers local income tax withholding, and NY corporate franchise tax filings. Our payroll team stays current on the state's frequent regulatory updates.
Do you support NYC fintech companies with regulatory exposure?
Yes. We support fintech founders navigating NY Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) considerations, money transmitter licensing preparation, and BitLicense-adjacent regulatory arrangements. Our accounting workflows are built for the audit and reporting standards that NYDFS-regulated entities need.
What kinds of New York startups do you work with?
VC-backed startups from Seed through Series C — typically fintech, SaaS, AI, media, consumer, healthtech, and B2B companies with 10–150 employees. NYC's ecosystem skews heavily fintech and media/creator; our team is fluent in the specific accounting patterns of both.
How is Countsy different from a PEO like Justworks?
Countsy is not a PEO. We integrate with your existing tools (NetSuite, Gusto, Rippling, Carta, Brex, Bill.com) instead of putting you into a co-employment structure. You keep your EIN, your benefits contracts, and your employer identity — we handle the operational execution behind the scenes. Many of our clients switched away from PEOs specifically to regain control of their people ops.
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