Virtual CFO Services for New York City Startups

Grow Smarter, Not Harder. Finance Leadership for Ambitious Founders

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.

Already know you need a CFO for your NYC startup? Delegate CFO provides fixed-rate virtual CFO services with forensic-accountant oversight built in, no long-term contracts and no full-time salary. Book a free consultation →

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.

Who You're Working With

Steve Hovland, Certified Forensic Accountant

Former CPA firm partner with 20+ years of financial leadership experience. Every Delegate CFO engagement is led directly by Steve, bringing the forensic-level financial scrutiny NYC investors and boards expect, built into your engagement as standard, not an add-on.

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

CONTROLLER

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

VIRTUAL CFO

Your dedicated Virtual CFO partners with you year-round on the decisions that actually move your startup forward. You get cash flow and runway forecasting, a rolling 12-month financial model, fundraising-ready financials, KPI dashboards built around your key metrics, bank and investor relationship support, and up to 6 virtual meetings per month. If you’re making decisions about your next raise, your hiring plan, or your path to profitability, this is the right fit.

CONTROLLER

Your Virtual Controller focuses on the accuracy and reliability of your financial reporting. You get a clean month-end close, GAAP-compliant financial statements, company-wide KPIs, 12-month forecasting, and up to 2 scheduled meetings per month. The right fit if you need stronger financial infrastructure and forward-looking reporting without full CFO-level strategy.

ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Your Virtual Accounting Manager picks up where your bookkeeper leaves off. We review your books at month-end, adjust to accrual accounting, and produce financial statements you can hand to your banker or shareholders. The right fit if you need a senior review layer over your existing bookkeeping without the cost of a Controller or CFO engagement.

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?