SAAS ACCOUNTING
SaaS accounting services built for
growing companies.
WHY IT MATTERS
Why SaaS companies need specialized accounting
SaaS businesses don’t run on one-time transactions – they run on recurring revenue, long sales cycles, and constantly shifting metrics. Between MRR, ARR, churn, deferred revenue, and CAC, your numbers aren’t just financials. They’re growth signals. That’s why accounting for SaaS can’t look like traditional bookkeeping. At Acuity, we provide SaaS accounting built for subscription models and fast-moving startups. We help you track revenue the right way, recognize income correctly, and stay compliant with evolving tax and regulatory requirements for software companies. Whether you’re bootstrapped, venture-backed, or preparing for your next seed round, our approach to accounting for startups gives you clean data, clear insights, and the confidence to scale without financial guesswork.
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Customer experience that
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Don’t just take our word for it! See how SaaS founders rate our expert team. With proven results across industries and growth stages, our clients consistently highlight our ability to simplify finance, unlock capital, and accelerate growth.
At Acuity, our SaaS accounting services are built for the way subscription businesses actually operate. Our team of experienced SaaS accountants supports everything from day-to-day bookkeeping and financial statement preparation to tax planning and filing, including multi-state compliance and software-specific deductions.
As you grow, we help you move beyond compliance into clarity. Through budgeting, forecasting, and SaaS metrics reporting (MRR, ARR, churn, CAC, LTV), you get the insight you need to make smarter decisions, prepare for fundraising, and confidently scale. It’s modern accounting for SaaS companies, without the noise.
Manage Funding Today
Just closed a Seed round, Series A, or angel investment? Acuity's controllers help you make the most of that capital. From cash flow forecasting and burn tracking to investor-ready reporting, we bring structure and clarity to fast-moving SaaS teams – so you can scale with confidence.
Plan for the Future
Ready to take your SaaS business to the next stage? Acuity's virtual CFOs provide strategic planning, scenario modeling, and financial health insights that support smarter decisions and stronger growth. Book a free demo with our team to talk through your goals and see how we can support your next phase.
Benefits of outsourcing accounting for SaaS companies
Time Back, Focus.
Stop spending hours buried in spreadsheets and reconciliations. We handle the accounting so you can focus on what you do best: building and scaling your business.
Investor-Ready Financials.
We deliver accurate, reliable reporting you can stand behind. Your financials will be prepared for investors, banks, and stakeholders – reducing risk, avoiding costly errors, and supporting confident decisions.
Specialized SaaS Experts.
Get the power of experienced SaaS accountants without hiring a full in-house team. We bring the systems, tools, and industry knowledge most startups can’t justify building on their own – at a fraction of the cost.
Startup-First Accounting.
Unlike traditional accounting firms, we understand SaaS growth, recurring revenue, and scaling complexity. Our approach to accounting for startups is proactive, scalable, and built to grow with you.
What we do for SaaS companies
- Accrual Accounting & Revenue Recognition
- Managing MRR and ARR
- Break-Even Analysis
- Preparing Investor Decks & Pitch Deck Reviews
- Average Revenue Per User Analysis
- Identifying Churn Rate & Lifetime Value
- Customer Acquisition Cost Modeling
- Financial Statement Modeling
- Business Modeling & IS-BS Creation
- Cap Table Analysis
Each of these services is designed to give SaaS founders and leadership teams clear visibility into the financial health of their business. From recognizing revenue accurately to modeling future growth and investor scenarios, our CFO team ensures you have the numbers, insights, and strategies needed to scale with confidence and secure funding on your terms.
Specialized tax and equity support
We don’t just stop at reporting. Our our financial experts provides deep guidance on:
R&D Tax Credits
Maximize your innovation spend by capturing credits that reduce tax liability and free up capital for growth.
Founder Stock Structuring
Set up equity the right way from the start to protect ownership and prepare for future fundraising or exits.
QSBS (Qualified Small Business Stock)
Unlock powerful tax advantages that can save millions when it comes time to sell your company.
Explore SaaS accounting by
growth stage
Our SaaS accounting services are built to scale with you – from first customers to enterprise complexity. From your first customer to your next milestone, Acuity delivers modern, data-driven accounting for startups and scaling teams.
Seed Stage Accounting: Build clean books, track burn, and get investor-ready from day one.
Series A Accounting: Level up your financial reporting, forecasting, and SaaS metrics as you scale.
Growth / IPO-Ready Accounting: Prepare for audits, advanced revenue recognition, and board-level reporting.
Enterprise SaaS Accounting: Support complex entities, global operations, and large-scale financial systems.
Trusted partners & technology
for SaaS companies
We pair expert guidance with best-in-class SaaS tools for invoicing, payroll, expenses, and more. Our partner network helps streamline accounting for SaaS companies at every stage. Want to learn more?
Leaders you can trust: our financial experts
Our team of controllers and CFOs have decades of hands-on experience guiding SaaS and high-growth companies.
- Proven record in capital raising
- Deep expertise in financial strategy
- Scaling ops from early stage to IPO and beyond
- Guidance from leaders who’ve seen every stage of the journey
When you partner with Acuity, you get leaders who’ve seen every chapter of the journey and know how to guide the next one with confidence.
TALK TO AN EXPERT
Get started with a SaaS accounting expert
If your business is growing, your accounting should grow with it. Schedule a call with our team to see how Acuity helps SaaS companies stay investor-ready and scale without chaos.
