Wall Street-trained financial executive providing strategic CFO and COO services to startups from pre-seed through Series B. Build institutional-grade financial operations that scale with your growth.
Startups Advised
Capital Raised
Burn Optimisation
Get senior-level financial and operational leadership at a fraction of the cost of full-time hires. Perfect for startups and SMBs that need strategic expertise without the overhead.
Hit the ground running with proven frameworks and processes. No learning curve or onboarding delays — immediate impact on your financial operations and strategic planning.
Implement robust financial controls, audit-ready processes, and compliance frameworks. Especially critical for regulated environments like fintech and broker-dealer operations.
Transform raw data into actionable insights. Build dashboards that track unit economics, cash runway, and key performance indicators that matter to investors and stakeholders.
From startup bookkeeping to enterprise-level financial operations, our fractional CFO and COO services provide the strategic financial leadership your growing business needs.
Professional bookkeeping services for startups and SMBs, including monthly closes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Transform messy books into audit-ready financial records.
Strategic FP&A services including budgeting, forecasting, and scenario modeling. Build data-driven financial models that support fundraising and strategic decision-making.
End-to-end capital raising support for startups, including investor materials, due diligence preparation, and financial modeling for Series A, B, and beyond.
Fractional COO services focusing on operational efficiency, process optimization, and organizational structure. Build scalable operations that support rapid growth.
Implement robust financial controls and compliance frameworks, especially critical for regulated industries like fintech and broker-dealer operations.
Prepare your startup for major transactions including mergers, acquisitions, and IPO readiness. Implement public-company controls and SEC reporting frameworks.
Specialized fractional CFO services tailored to your industry's unique financial challenges and opportunities.
Recurring revenue models, customer acquisition costs, lifetime value optimization, and SaaS metrics reporting.
Inventory management, marketplace accounting, fulfillment cost analysis, and multi-channel revenue tracking.
Regulatory compliance, broker-dealer operations, risk management, and specialized financial reporting requirements.
R&D accounting, clinical trial budgeting, regulatory milestone tracking, and grant management.
Hear from founders and executives who have transformed their financial operations with strategic CFO/COO leadership.
"Emily is a true accounting pro! Her analysis and clean-up were spot on, and efficiently implemented. She clearly understood balance sheet accounting, and corrected our accounts. I wouldn't hesitate to hire her again."
"Emily has an excellent work ethic, is proactive and very reliable. She grasped new systems quickly and was pivotal in numerous initiatives. She also led teams effectively and built strong cross‑functional relationships."
"Emily became one of my most trusted managers. I relied on her to step into our most complex areas and to lead through acquisitions, new products, and platform builds. She has my highest recommendation."
"Emily bridges operational bookkeeping and strategic finance. Her meticulous attention to detail, proactive issue‑spotting, and hands‑on approach to reconciliations make her an invaluable asset to any organisation."
With over a decade of Wall Street experience and specialized expertise in startup finance, Emily brings institutional-grade financial leadership to growing companies at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO.
Former Morgan Stanley executive with deep experience in complex financial operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance across multiple business lines.
Proven track record helping startups scale from pre-seed through Series B and beyond, with expertise in venture capital fundraising and growth-stage financial operations.
Not just strategic advice - Emily rolls up her sleeves to implement systems, clean up books, and build the financial infrastructure your business needs to scale.
Series 7 & 66
Formerly Securities Licensed
Discover how fractional CFO services can transform your startup's financial operations. In this complimentary consultation with Emily Kessler Barnett, we'll assess your current financial processes and identify opportunities for growth and optimization.
Review your current bookkeeping, cash flow management, and financial reporting processes to identify gaps and opportunities.
Explore how strategic CFO guidance can support your startup's scaling plans, fundraising goals, and operational efficiency.
Receive personalized recommendations for improving your financial operations and preparing for your next growth phase.
Perfect for startup founders, SMB owners, and growing companies looking to optimize their financial operations with fractional CFO expertise.
30 Minutes
Focused Discussion
Virtual Meeting
Zoom or Phone
Completely Free
No Obligations
All consultations are confidential and covered by professional advisory privilege.
Get answers to common questions about fractional CFO/COO services and how we can help your startup or SMB scale efficiently.
Whether you're preparing for your next funding round or building systems for sustainable growth, let's discuss how fractional CFO services can accelerate your success.
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