Fractional controller for early-stage tech
I’m Josh Baker. I own the close, reporting, cash forecast, and finance systems for pre-seed through Series B teams.
Nearly a decade inside Shipt and Flatfile.
Built from experience
At Flatfile, I brought accounting in-house and supported a $50 million Series B. At Shipt, I helped scale the accounting function through the Target acquisition.
More about my work- Built in-house
- Flatfile’s accounting function, from scratch
- 4 implementations
- ERP implementations led
- 2 days faster
- Helped shorten the close with automation
Services
A clear owner for the finance work.
Fractional controller
I own your monthly close, financial reporting, and cash forecast, and stay available for decisions between meetings. You get one person accountable for the work.
See the monthly engagementImplementation projectFinance systems and automation
Connect your billing, ledger, spend, and reporting systems. I handle the implementation and automate repeatable work, with review built into the process.
Explore this serviceDefined projectOne-time finance projects
Cleanup, diligence preparation, and first-finance-hire readiness. We agree on the work and the finish line, then I get it done.
Explore this serviceWhy High Signal
High Signal means a clean close and a clear explanation of what changed. Every report should help you decide what to do next.
How it works
From the first call to the monthly close.
01
Intro call
A free, 30-minute conversation about your company, what’s getting in the way, and whether I can help. No prep required.
02
Your first month
I review the books, systems, and reporting, agree on priorities with you, and establish the close plan and responsibilities.
03
Monthly close and reporting
I run the close, deliver reporting, and review it with you on an agreed schedule. I stay available for questions between meetings.
Who I work with
A good fit
- Pre-seed through Series B technology companies
- Founder-led teams without a full-time controller
- Books, reporting, or systems that need a clear owner
- Teams willing to improve the finance stack
Better served elsewhere
- Daily on-site accounting
- Standalone transaction entry
- Inventory-heavy or highly specialized accounting
- Audit or attest work
Let’s talk about what you need.
Thirty minutes, no prep, and no deck required.