Virtual CFO Services for New York City Startups

Grow Smarter, Not Harder. Finance Leadership for Ambitious Founders

New York City startup CFO
New York City is a global leader for tech, fintech, SaaS, creative, and consumer startups — and is home to the country’s second-largest venture capital ecosystem.
 
At Delegate CFO, we understand the urgency and ambition that defines NYC founders, from SoHo and Midtown to Brooklyn’s DUMBO and Queens’s Long Island City. Our virtual CFO services address the distinct challenges of New York startups: managing fast growth, structuring complex fundraising rounds, optimizing cash runway, and ensuring investor and board confidence. Every engagement includes the proactive internal controls and financial diligence you’d expect in NYC,  thanks to our founder’s forensic accounting expertise.
 
According to the Partnership Fund for New York City, the city is home to over 9,000 startups and consistently ranks as a top global innovation hub.

What We Do for NYC Startups

  • Financial Modeling & Forecasting
    Develop robust financial models for fundraising, growth planning, and decision-making.
  • KPI Dashboards & Reporting
    Build custom dashboards for key metrics; customer acquisition cost, burn rate, unit economics, and more.
  • Budgeting & Cash Flow Management
    Get monthly budget vs. actuals, proactive runway projection, and actionable insights.
  • Fundraising Support
    Prepare investor-ready financials, scenario analyses, and compelling stories for debt or equity rounds.
  • Systems Setup & Automation
    Optimize your financial processes with cloud-based solutions that save time and prevent errors.
  • Compliance & Back Office
    Ensure friendly, efficient support for bookkeeping, payroll, and tax readiness.
  • Internal Controls
    Internal controls and forensic review to attract investors and reduce risk.

Why Choose Delegate CFO for Your NYC Startup?

We’re startup and growth experts:
  • Flexible & Scalable: Pay only for the CFO services you need, as you need them. No bloated salaries or long-term contracts.
  • Fundraising Support: From pitch decks to detailed financial models, we’ll help you speak investors’ language and close your next round.
  • Cash Flow & Runway: Know exactly where you stand and plan out your capital so you’re never left scrambling.
  • Growth Strategy: Make informed decisions with reliable revenue forecasting and scenario planning.

Unlock Financial Insights for Exponential Growth

Delegate CFO has supported startups and high-growth businesses across, tech, consumer brands, and more. Whether you’re bootstrapped, venture-backed, or just exploring next steps. We’re ready to support your journey.

Virtual CFO Services

We offer three different service levels, each with additional a-la-carte services that can be added on, so you only pay for exactly what you want and need.

VIRTUAL CFO

Our Virtual CFO service provides year-round strategy by partnering you with a Virtual CFO and a remote accounting team. Our Virtual CFO services provide companies with insight into their future. Unlike traditional accounting—which is a representation of the money that has already come into a business or has been spent by a company— Virtual CFO goes further. It addresses how companies project and plan the business’s future to enable growth and to reach its full potential.

If you have a growing business that needs professional financial advice but don’t need a full-time CFO or controller, our Virtual CFO service is a perfect fit.

CONTROLLER

Our Virtual Controller is an accountant responsible for making sure accounting records are complete and accurate. With the aid of a Virtual Controller, a company gains insight into the financial health of the business at any point. They help your company grow financially. Careful, clear planning and transparent data enable companies to achieve their goals.

If you’re a growing business that needs professional financial advice don’t need a full-time Controller, our Controller service is a perfect fit.

 
 
ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Our Virtual Accounting Manager takes over where your bookkeeper leaves off. We review the information at month end close and adjust to accrual accounting. Essentially, we perform a ‘mini-audit’ each month to ensure information is complete and accurate. Without accurate financial statements, a business cannot react properly to the business environment.

If you’re a growing business that needs professional financial advice, our Accounting Manager service is a perfect fit.

Pricing for virtual cfo services

Delegate CFO promises we will never hide our pricing or charge you ‘hourly billing’ rates. Our fees are fixed and based on your company’s specific needs. Our pricing is fixed for 12 months and you are never billed for miscellaneous items.

During our free consultation, we’ll discuss the services your company needs and your personal and professional goals. As an added benefit, all of our meetings are held virtually.

Looking for more detailed information on our virtual CFO charges and service packages?

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

$ 800 Avg. Weekly Rate
  • Month-End Close
  • Financial Statements
  • Scheduled Meeting (x1/mo)
  • Online Support (unlimited)

Controller

$ 1000 Avg. Weekly Rate
  • Month-End Close
  • Financial Statements
  • Scheduled Meetings (x2/mo)
  • Online Support (unlimited)
  • Company Wide-KPI
  • 12-Month Forecasting
  • Accounting Standards

virtual cfo

$ 1400 Avg. Weekly Rate
  • Month-End Close
  • Financial Statements
  • Scheduled Meetings (x6/mo)
  • Online Support (unlimited)
  • Company Wide-KPI
  • 12-Month Forecasting
  • Accounting Standards
  • Incentive Plans
  • Performance By Project
  • Team Member Performance
  • Department Performance
  • Customized Department Reports
  • Bank Relationships
  • Director Meetings
  • Resource Planning
Can you help with fundraising and investor reporting?

Yes! We assist NYC founders with financial models, due diligence, investor decks, and ongoing reporting for VCs and board members.

Are your services right for pre-revenue or early-stage startups?

Absolutely,  we support pre-seed to growth stage NYC startups, helping you lay the right foundation for compliance, scaling, and raise-readiness.

Does Delegate CFO’s internal controls/review set you apart?

Yes. Our founder is a credentialed forensic accountant. Every engagement includes an internal controls review, a standard few other NYC virtual CFO firms provide  so you’re always due-diligence ready.

How do we get started?

Schedule your free virtual CFO consultation and see how Delegate CFO can help your NYC startup grow with confidence.

Ready to bring best-in-class financial leadership to your NYC startup?

Ready to gain financial clarity and fuel your growth?