CPA-led outsourced accounting firm
Outsourced bookkeeping and controller services, done to a Big 4 standard.
We catch your numbers before they get out of control: bookkeeping, month-end close, controller and fractional CFO support for ecommerce, SaaS and AI companies, in QuickBooks Online and Xero.
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- CPA-led Big 4 (PwC) trained
- QuickBooks ProAdvisor Elite tier
- Cloud-first QuickBooks Online & Xero
- ~150 active clients Serving businesses since 2017
A complete accounting function, without the overhead
You run a successful business or a fast-growing startup. You’re handling everything from customers to shipping, and while you can see your numbers, you don’t have the time to work through them.
That’s where we come in. We take your numbers, clean them up and turn them into information you can make your next decision on, every month and on time. We catch your numbers before they get out of your control.
Sound familiar?
We’re a good fit if things are starting to slip through the cracks and you’re:
- Not sure where your money is going
- Checking your bank balance constantly to see how you’re doing
- Getting notices, penalties or interest from missed payments
- Stuck in paperwork instead of growing the business
- Giving up family time to keep on top of the books
What we do
Start where you are and add support as you grow: bookkeeping today, a controller and CFO when you need them. One team, so nothing falls between providers.
Bookkeeping
Reconciled accounts and monthly statements you can rely on, without an in-house hire.
Month-end close
Accrual-basis books closed on a fixed calendar, with payables, receivables and payroll done right.
Controller services
Close review and sign-off, revenue recognition, a monthly reporting pack, and audit readiness.
Fractional CFO
Cash flow and runway, budgets and forecasts, and board and investor reporting.
Industry specialists
Our deepest expertise is in the businesses where the accounting gets complicated fastest.
Ecommerce
Every store and marketplace reconciled into one set of books, with inventory, fees and sales tax under control.
SaaS
Subscription revenue recognized properly, deferred revenue reconciled, and the metrics investors ask for.
AI companies
Compute and model costs tracked against revenue and runway, with books ready for investors.
We also work with health and wellness businesses and crypto holders.
Who you’ll work with
CPA-led and Big 4 trained
Catching Numbers was founded in 2017 by Hassaan Saleem, CPA, after eight years at PwC, most recently as a Manager in New York. Today the firm supports around 150 active clients, most of them on QuickBooks Online and Xero.
You’ll have a dedicated accountant or controller who gets to know your business deeply, backed by a cross-trained team so your books never stall.
Fluent in the cloud apps growing companies run on
We’re certified in QuickBooks and Xero, and we connect the rest of your finance stack so every system ties back to your books.
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Common questions
What does Catching Numbers do?
Catching Numbers is a CPA-led outsourced accounting firm. We act as your accounting department: bookkeeping, month-end close, controller services and fractional CFO support, plus QuickBooks Online and Xero setup and cleanup, for growing ecommerce, SaaS and AI companies and other small and mid-sized businesses.
Who is Catching Numbers a good fit for?
Growing companies that have outgrown doing the books themselves but don’t need a full in-house finance team yet, especially ecommerce brands, SaaS companies and AI startups that need accrual-basis books, clean monthly reporting and investor-ready numbers.
Do you prepare tax returns?
No. We focus on bookkeeping, the monthly close, and controller and CFO work, and leave income tax filing to tax-focused CPA firms. We keep your books tax-ready all year and give your tax preparer a complete year-end package.
Where is Catching Numbers based?
We’re based in Secaucus, New Jersey, and work with clients remotely through cloud accounting software, with regular calls so you always have a direct line to your accountant.
How much does outsourced bookkeeping cost?
Most clients pay a fixed monthly fee of $599 to $8,840, depending on transaction volume, the number of accounts and entities, and the level of support (bookkeeping, controller or CFO). See sample packages on our pricing page.
Ready to get your numbers under control?
Book a free consultation. We’ll learn about your business and quote a fee based on what you actually need.