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Empowering a New York-Based Firm Serving Tech Startups
10
Dec
Client Background
A respected accounting firm in New York, founded in 2010, serving venture-backed tech startups with a team of 20. The firm struggled to keep pace during funding rounds and IPOs
Business Challenge
The team faced persistent strain
- Unpredictable workload spikes: Client fundraising caused sudden surges in demand.
- High overtime costs: $200K annually in extra hours.
- Missed deadlines: Startups grew frustrated with delays.
- Underutilized talent: Senior staff were stuck on repetitive reporting.
Every IPO cycle felt like survival mode,” said the firm’s CFO.
Caramel Advisors’ Solution
We focused not only on cost savings but on reducing stress and creating capacity for growth
Step 1: Prioritize quick wins
Introduced an offshore team to take over payroll and compliance tasks
Step 2: Map core vs. non-core processes
Map core vs. non-core processes
Step 3: Deploy a secure, compliant team
Implemented a SOC 2–compliant offshore team for reporting work.
Step 4: Ensure staff buy-in
Conducted joint workshops to ease concerns and smooth integration
Results Achieved
The impact was immediate and sustainable:
Results Achieved
The impact was immediate and sustainable:
45% savings in operational costs
38% faster reporting turnaround.
Ability to support 40% more clients without adding staff
Improved agility to match startup pacing.
Client Testimonial
Our partner’s expertise illuminated blind spots and propelled us forward
CFO , New York Accounting Firm