US accounting and tax built for foreign founders.
Keep your US company books accurate, corporate filings on time, and foreign-owner reporting clear—all handled by elite US CPAs with direct support in Slack.
Your dedicated US accounting and tax team, starting at
$500/month
Price is fixed upfront, based on your stage.
No setup fees. No hourly billing.
Monthly bookkeeping and close
US corporate tax filings
Form 5472 and foreign-owner reporting
Cross-border accounting support
Hand off your accounting
Trusted by globally minded founders
Startup accounting is different.
We built for it.
We've been founders ourselves, so we know exactly what you need.
That's why we built Gradient to give you peace of mind, not more work.
See the metrics that matter
Track runway, burn, cash position and the metrics that matter, with reporting built to help you steer the business and keep investors updated.
Handle startup complexity
Get experienced support across SAFEs, 409A valuations, cap tables, stock options and other startup-specific accounting needs.
Be ready for the next stage
Keep your books, reporting and financial operations ready to support growth, whether that's fundraising, due diligence or hiring.
Move at startup speed
Ask questions, share documents and get answers directly in Slack, so you get support at startup speed.
Your accounting, in expert hands.
CPA-led bookkeeping and tax returns
Seasoned team with Big Four experience
Dedicated startup accounting guidance, backed by experience with 300+ startups
US accounting and tax support in one place.
Gradient handles the US company accounting and tax work in your engagement, with scope and pricing agreed upfront.
A US firm built for globally minded founders.
Gradient combines seasoned US CPAs with an AI-native operating model. We handle the books, filings, and cross-border details, while coordinating with local advisers when non-US guidance is needed.
Software solution with accounting support
Traditional firm
Bookkeeping
Included
Included
Included
All Corporate Taxes
Included
Add-on or referred
Separate engagement
R&D Tax Credits
Included
% of credit or add-on
Separate specialist
Sales Tax
Included
Add-on or not offered
Separate service
Foreign Founder Taxes
Included
Add-on or not offered
Separate engagement
Onboarding with the full cross-border picture
Whether your US company is new or you are switching firms, we review ownership, related companies, founder funding, and filing history upfront.
Review the structure
We review the US entity, cap table, foreign owners, related companies, and filing history.
Review the money flows
We identify founder funding, reimbursements, loans, service payments, and intercompany activity.
Clean up and file
We correct or complete the books, prepare the agreed US company filings, and coordinate professional review and filing.
Foreign-founder accounting, answered.
What do your startup accounting services include?
Gradient can handle your monthly bookkeeping, close, financial statements, tax filings, R&D credits and proactive reporting. Your exact scope and fixed monthly price are confirmed before you get started.
How much does Gradient cost?
Plans start at $500 per month. Your final flat monthly price depends on your company's stage, structure and accounting needs, with no hourly billing or surprise charges outside the agreed scope.
Is Gradient software or an accounting firm?
Gradient is an accounting firm with AI-native operations. Technology helps our team work faster, while experienced professionals remain responsible for your books, reporting and filings.
Is my accounting CPA-led?
Yes. Seasoned CPAs oversee your bookkeeping and tax work, including the preparation and signing of applicable tax returns.
Do you work with C-corps and multi-entity startups?
Yes. Gradient supports C-corps, multi-entity structures and complex startup accounting without restrictions based on company structure.
Can I switch from my current accountant?
Yes. The Gradient team handles the entire transition, including connecting your accounts and reviewing your existing books.
Will I have direct access to the team?
Yes. Your Gradient team is available through Slack whenever you have a question or need support.
How does Gradient help with runway and burn?
We provide proactive reporting that helps you understand cash, runway and monthly burn. We also flag meaningful changes and potential issues before they become urgent.
How does Gradient use AI?
We care deeply about protecting your data and maintain strict internal security and access-control policies. Your data is only accessed as needed to provide our services, is never used to train AI models, and is not retained beyond what is necessary to provide the service. We're happy to share our security policy with you upon request.
Ready to hand off your accounting?
We'll review where things stand, fix what needs fixing and take care of the rest.
Get your accounting handled