Outsourced Accounting & HR Services for Seattle Startups
Seattle founders know how to turn innovative ideas into global businesses, from Pioneer Square garages to South Lake Union penthouses. But keeping the books clean and the people processes humming while you chase product-market fit is its own Rainer climb. Countsy lets you focus on shipping code and delighting customers while a complete Finance & People Ops department handles the rest.
Why Seattle Startups Choose Countsy
Tech-native approach. We already speak AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes, so no time wasted translating your SaaS metrics.
VC-ready reporting. Madrona, PSL, and Trilogy expect GAAP. We close the books fast and prep board decks that win the next round.
Local insight, national reach. From B&O tax nuances to Washington’s Paid Family & Medical Leave, our team keeps you compliant without the headaches.
Flexible resourcing. Scale from one fractional controller to a complete FP&A pod as you grow from Seed to Series C.
A Full Stack of Back-Office Solutions
Fractional CFO & Strategic Finance
Scenario planning, fundraising support, and real-time KPI dashboards. Learn more
GAAP Accounting & Bookkeeping
Monthly close, revenue recognition, AR/AP, and audit-ready financials. Dive deeper
Payroll Administration & Compliance
Multi-state payroll, benefits deductions, and Washington L&I reporting. Details
Human Resources & People Operations
Onboarding, performance frameworks, and culture-building policies. Explore
Equity & Stock Plan Management
409A coordination, cap-table maintenance, and option exercises. Overview
NetSuite & Cloud ERP Specialists
Implementation, optimization, and ongoing admin for scaleups. See how
Built for High-Growth, from Fremont Garages to NASDAQ Bells
Whether you’re demo-day fresh or heading toward an IPO on First Avenue, Countsy’s proven playbooks help Seattle startups:
Cut burn by replacing siloed hires with an integrated team.
Reduce risk with airtight controls and SOC-ready processes.
Impress investors with metrics that tell the growth story: MRR, CAC, LTV, and beyond.
Powering Your Back Office with Countsy Tech
Our cloud platform stitches together NetSuite, Gusto, Rippling, Brex, and your favorite SaaS tools into one secure hub, so founders, finance teams, and board members can see the same real-time data. Platform tour
Proven Process, Local Expertise
Discovery Call: Outline goals and identify quick wins.
Seattle-Specific Compliance Check: Address B&O, city taxes, and WA PFML.
System Integration: Connect banking, ERP, payroll, and HRIS.
30-Day Close: Deliver the first monthly close with investor-grade financials.
Quarterly Business Reviews: Benchmark against PNW peers and adjust the plan.
Ready to Level Up Your Back Office?
Join the Seattle startups who’ve already traded spreadsheets for speed. Schedule a free consult and see how Countsy can handle the finance and HR grind while you scale the next Pacific Northwest success story.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Outsourced Accounting & HR in Seattle
What outsourced accounting and HR services does Countsy offer in Seattle?
Countsy delivers accounting operations, fractional CFO leadership, HR and people operations, payroll administration, and equity administration for Seattle-area startups. Our team handles monthly close, GAAP reporting, revenue recognition, and investor-ready financials, plus Washington-specific compliance.
How much does outsourced accounting cost for a Seattle startup?
Typical engagement pricing starts around $3,000 per month depending on transaction volume, revenue complexity, and whether fractional CFO support is included. Predictable monthly pricing beats the salary-plus-benefits math of hiring a full-time controller and CFO.
Which Seattle investors do you work with?
Our fractional CFOs have supported founders raising from Madrona Venture Group, Pioneer Square Labs (PSL), Trilogy Equity Partners, Voyager Capital, Founders' Co-op, Maveron, FUSE, and others in the Pacific Northwest venture ecosystem. We know the reporting norms and diligence expectations across the region.
What Washington compliance does Countsy handle?
Washington has no state personal income tax but does have the Business & Occupation (B&O) tax, WA Paid Family & Medical Leave contributions, WA Cares Fund, and Labor & Industries (L&I) workers' comp. We handle all Washington employment tax filings, city taxes (Seattle, Bellevue), and sales tax nexus analysis for growing companies.
Do you support teams distributed across Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond?
Yes. Many Seattle-area startups operate across the region and often have remote team members in Oregon, California, and beyond. We handle multi-state payroll, workers' comp per state, and remote employee onboarding as part of a standard engagement.
What kinds of Seattle startups do you work with?
VC-backed startups from Seed through Series C — typically SaaS, cloud infrastructure, AI, developer tools, fintech, and consumer tech companies with 10–150 employees. Many of our Seattle clients have leadership or engineering talent from Amazon, Microsoft, or Meta.
How is Countsy different from a PEO?
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.
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