Accounting & Finance for Mission-Led Startups
Supporting early-stage companies working to improve health, humanity and the planet
You’re on a mission to change lives, help people thrive, and and make a meaningful impact.
I’m here to ensure your financial foundation is just as strong as your vision.
SERVICES
Fractional Controller Services
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Think of me as your go-to finance person—handling the numbers, keeping things organized, and making sure your accounting stays on track, all without the commitment of a full-time hire.
Accounting that grows with you.
Accounting Operations & Reporting
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I help set up solid financial processes, so everything runs efficiently. I dive into existing systems to uncover inefficiencies and spot opportunities for improvement, often recommending and implementing AI-powered platforms to streamline operations and automate the busywork.
Chart of Accounts Design – A clean, structured setup to keep your books organized.
Month-End Close Procedures – A simple, repeatable process to keep financials up to date.
Monthly Financial Statements – Clear, accurate reports so you always know where things stand.
Financial Statement Review – A second set of eyes to make sure everything checks out.
Reconciliation Schedules – Keeping accounts balanced so nothing falls through the cracks.
Expense Management – Helping you track costs and manage spending.
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
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Budgeting and forecasting aren’t just numbers on a spreadsheet—they’re a roadmap for your business. I help bridge the gap between your budget and actual financial performance, ensuring your forecasts stay aligned with reality. Through regular budget-to-actuals analysis, I help you track progress, adjust as needed, and keep your financial goals on course.
Audit & Tax Support
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Whether preparing for an audit or ensuring compliance with tax regulations, I help businesses stay organized and audit-ready. I provide assistance in gathering financial documentation, coordinating with external tax professionals, and liaising with auditors to ensure a smooth, stress-free process.
Investor Readiness
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If you're preparing for funding, I’ll make sure your financials are clean, accurate, and ready to go, so investors get the clarity they need.
Technical Accounting Issues
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From revenue recognition to complex accounting questions, I provide guidance on technical accounting matters, ensuring your financials are accurate and aligned with best practices.
Admin & Financial Communications
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From internal reporting to external financial communications, I help you make sense of the numbers and present them clearly—whether to investors, lenders, tax professionals, or other key stakeholders.
I’M LAUREN
and I blend financial expertise with a deep respect for mission, impact, and integrity.
As a CPA and former VP of Finance & Controller at Giphy (acquired by Meta and Shutterstock), I help businesses build practical, scalable financial systems, without the need for a full-time hire. I take a hands-on, thoughtful approach to making financial management easier, more sustainable, and aligned with your mission.
My understanding of this work goes beyond numbers. As an energy healing practitioner and certified health coach, I understand the values and challenges behind purpose-driven work. Financials can feel overwhelming or secondary when your focus is on serving others. That’s where I come in. I bring clarity and structure so you can focus on what you do best.
Why Work with Me?
With experience in public accounting, corporate finance, and startups, I bridge the gap between accounting and operations, so your financial systems and processes truly support your growth.
Many businesses run into costly financial issues due to DIY bookkeeping, inexperienced firms, or non-accountants handling the books. I help you build a strong financial foundation from the start - whether that means optimizing your existing systems and processes or scaling them as you grow.
I evaluate existing systems to identify what’s working, what’s not, and where there’s room to grow - often recommending and implementing AI-powered tools to streamline operations. From improving workflows to optimizing the month-end close, I focus on practical, long-term solutions that free up time, increase clarity, and support confident, grounded decision-making. When financial processes are clean and thoughtfully designed, teams run smoother, morale lifts, and everything just flows better.
Whether you’re building a wellness brand, a social impact company, or any business driven by purpose, I understand both the heart behind your mission and your financial needs.
I am more than just a numbers person—I am a partner in your growth. If a clearer, more organized financial foundation would bring ease to your business, let’s connect!
How can I support you?
