Top founders buy peace of mind.

Top founders buy peace of mind.

AI accounting firm built for founders

Gradient makes

Gradient makes

accounting

accounting

disappear for founders through

disappear

fully managed bookkeeping, tax and financial support.

through fully managed bookkeeping, tax, compliance, and financial support.

Trusted by LEADING startups

We take care of your accounting,
so you can focus on your company.

We take care of your accounting,
so you can focus on your company.

We take care of your accounting,
so you can focus on your company.

We keep your books accurate, your tax filings on time, and the day-to-day work moving without you having to chase it.

We keep your books accurate, your tax filings on time, and the day-to-day work moving without you having to chase it.

We keep your books accurate, your tax filings on time, and the day-to-day work moving without you having to chase it.

Flat fee. No surprises.

One predictable price for your ongoing accounting and tax needs, without hourly billing or unexpected invoices.

Quality without compromise

Accurate books, reliable financials and audit-ready tax filings that meet the highest standards.

Fast answers, directly on Slack

Your accounting team is available on Slack and responds quickly whenever you need help.

Accounting you can trust

Accounting you can trust

Your books and taxes are handled with expert oversight, rigorous review and deep startup experience.

Your books and taxes are handled with expert oversight, rigorous review and deep startup experience.

Accounting you can trust

Your books and taxes are handled with expert oversight, rigorous review and deep startup experience.

CPA-led, rigorously reviewed

CPA-led, rigorously reviewed

CPA-led, rigorously reviewed

CPA-led, rigorously reviewed

Licensed CPAs oversee every accounting and tax engagement, with clear review processes to ensure your books and filings meet a high professional standard.

Licensed CPAs oversee every accounting and tax engagement, with clear review processes to ensure your books and filings meet a high professional standard.

Built for startup complexity

Built for startup complexity

Built for startup complexity

Built for startup complexity

We understand Delaware C-Corps, foreign founders, multi-entity structures, R&D tax credits and the compliance issues startups actually face.

We understand Delaware C-Corps, foreign founders, multi-entity structures, R&D tax credits and the compliance issues startups actually face.

Proactive, year-round oversight

Proactive, year-round oversight

Proactive, year-round oversight

Proactive, year-round oversight

We track deadlines, flag risks early and keep your books, filings and compliance current, so issues are handled before they become urgent.

We track deadlines, flag risks early and keep your books, filings and compliance current, so issues are handled before they become urgent.

One firm for your books, taxes and compliance.

One firm for your books, taxes and compliance.

From monthly close to corporate filings, R&D tax credits and sales tax, Gradient keeps your startup's accounting covered in one place.

From monthly close to corporate filings, R&D tax credits and sales tax, Gradient keeps your startup's accounting covered in one place.

Onboarding at startup speed

Onboarding at startup speed

Onboarding at startup speed

Whether you're switching firms or starting from scratch, we get fully up to speed with less than an hour of your time.

Whether you're switching firms or starting from scratch, we get fully up to speed with less than an hour of your time.

Whether you're switching firms or starting from scratch, we get fully up to speed with less than an hour of your time.

Onboarding at startup speed

Whether you're switching firms or starting from scratch, we get fully up to speed with less than an hour of your time.

Tell us about your company

One short conversation helps us understand your business, current setup and accounting needs.

Meet us on Slack

We open a private channel with your Gradient team and securely collect the access and documents we need.

We run a full compliance check, then act on it

We find what's missing, late or wrong, and resolve it before we take over. From there, it's ongoing accounting, on us.

Ready to hand off your accounting?

Ready to hand off your accounting?

We'll review where things stand, fix what needs fixing and take care of the rest.

Gradient

Gradient is a technology company. We partner with licensed CPA professionals to deliver tax and accounting services. Content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice.

© 2026 Gradient. All rights reserved

Gradient

Gradient is a technology company. We partner with licensed CPA professionals to deliver tax and accounting services. Content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice.

© 2026 Gradient. All rights reserved

Gradient

Gradient is a technology company. We partner with licensed CPA professionals to deliver tax and accounting services. Content on this website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice.

© 2026 Gradient. All rights reserved