Scaling financial operations for companies worth rallying around
Scaling financial operations for companies worth rallying around
Top Programs Supporting Our Clients
An Instant Finance Team for Your Climate Startup
At ecoCFO, we don’t just manage numbers—we’re in the business of empowering cleantech innovators. Our CFO and accounting services are tailored to fuel the growth of climate tech startups and nonprofits. With over a decade dedicated exclusively to the cleantech sector, our team blends seamlessly with yours, providing the Accounting, FP&A, and CFO support your company needs to scale.
Accounting Services
Fully managed accounting and bookkeeping handled by Controllers and Accountants who design, run, and grow your accounting systems with you. Everything from audit and diligence prep, GAAP compliance, federal grant compliance, board and management reporting, software implementations, and more.
Grant Management Services
We have a track record of establishing systems and policies that result in clean audits of your federal grants. We handle everything from tracking expenses to invoicing and writing internal policies and controls. We regularly manage accounting systems that require federally compliant financial reporting while still providing understandable management reports. By taking care of these responsibilities, you can focus on what matters most – climate innovation.
Financial Modeling 
& Forecasting
Our customized models have been used repeatedly to successfully raise debt and equity financing and meet board reporting requirements. Our FP&A team provides financial modeling, budgeting, cash flow forecasts, and detailed pro formas to help you strategize and project your startup’s financial future with confidence.
CFO Advisory
A wealth of knowledge and experience tailored to meet your business’s unique needs. Whether you want to refine financial strategies, enhance operational efficiency, or secure new funding, we support the CEO and Executive or Leadership Team.
The ecoCFO Difference
Everything You Need Under One Roof
You have access to everything needed for a fully-staffed finance and accounting department, including Grant Accountants, Controllers, an FP&A team, and CFOs. From day-to-day bookkeeping to strategic financial planning, every role is in place to support your growth and success. Plus, we scale with you until you are ready to hire an in-house accounting team.
Finance & Climate Industry Expertise
With firsthand experience as CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs, and corporate accountants, we understand the challenges you face. As seasoned navigators of the climate tech industry, we’ve built and scaled accounting and finance departments from the ground up. Our team of controllers brings an average of 28 years of experience in finance and accounting.
A Genuine Extension of Your Team
We work as an integral part of your team, not just an outsourced vendor. Our approach has been described as providing a white glove service. We embed ourselves into your daily workflow and communication channels like Slack, Teams, or Google, creating seamless collaboration. Our accountants, controllers, CFOs, FP&A team, and grant experts are committed to the success of your climate venture, working alongside you to drive lasting impact and growth.
Why focus on climate?
Because we believe in it. We believe that inaction on climate sustainability is a tremendous and controllable risk that affects us all.
We believe that the old way of doing things isn’t always the best. We believe there are better ways to build and operate infrastructure and manage resources both economically and for human health.
We also believe in working for a purpose, and deriving fulfillment from purpose through our work in finance and accounting, which is both exciting and rewarding.
What our Clients Have to Say
Your Growth, Our Mission
For startups from pre-seed to Series C, and nonprofits, ecoCFO is your ally. We’ve collaborated with hundreds of high-growth companies and nonprofits, nurturing their financial health from sprouting ideas to market trailblazers and award winners. Our team has the expertise and the personal experience as entrepreneurs, finance professionals, and CFOs within startups, nonprofits, and cleantech. We’re committed to driving your success every step of the way.