Our Mission & Core Values
Our mission is to help Founders of Technology and Tech-enabled companies manage their tax compliance and accounting.
We have a passion for helping Tech Entrepreneurs understand their finances to make better decisions. Starting a technology company is a huge undertaking which is capital-intensive, highly competitive, and complex. Shay CPA helps founders keep their fingers on the pulse of critical KPIs so they can make decisions faster and have an edge over their competitors.
Shay CPA has built its reputation by delivering hands-on, personalized service and expertise to our clients and have worked with companies that have graduated from prestigious incubators such Y Combinator, Techstars, and 500 Startups. We also work with incubator/accelerator programs across New York City, hosting presentations, workshops, and office hours.
We provide quality services that we stand behind.
Learning never stops.
We act with integrity in all manners of our work and communication.
We believe in having a diverse workforce.
We give back to the community.
Inspire each other to go the extra mile.
Trusted Partner for Founders
Why Choose Us
Technology startups have a 1 in 10 chance of succeeding. The startups we work with have improved their chances of success by knowing their numbers. We offer frank, and timely advice to founders and early-stage employees to give them the vital information they need to stay alive, and make it to the next stage in their businesses growth. Whether your business has just won a business plan competition, raised a seed funding round, or a Series A – Shay CPA P.C. can provide the vital numbers you need to know to make the decisions that are crucial to your success. Knowing your cash burn-rate is the difference between having a business and losing everything. We have helped entrepreneurs successfully navigate through due diligence rounds, board/investor meetings, and exiting their businesses.
Founders & Finance Teams Rely on Us
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Services that Scale with your Startup
Our Services
We provide tax compliance and accounting services for technology companies and their founders. We take care of the bookkeeping, payroll, cash-flow management, and financial forecasting, so busy founders can focus on the growth of their businesses. Our goal is to help founders establish a strong foundation in their financial operations and compliance so that they can scale as their company goes through multiple rounds of investment and increased headcount. As tech companies start to develop internal finance teams we help CFOs and controllers establish their departments and guide them through financial statements audits, due diligence inquiries, and helping establish financial reporting for board meetings and executives. Founders love working with us because we scale and augment our services with their growth. We are based in New York City, but work with founders nationwide and internationally.
Monthly Close and Controllership Support
Strong financial reporting helps growing companies make better decisions as they scale. It gives leadership visibility into cash, burn, runway, and the KPIs that matter most. We understand the accounting complexity that comes with growth, from recurring revenue and deferred revenue to inventory, grants, and other non-routine transactions. In addition to monthly accounting support, our team can provide Fractional Controller services to help strengthen reporting, improve processes, and build a more scalable finance function. Whether you operate in SaaS, e-commerce, life sciences, or another area of tech, Shay CPA provides the accounting support and financial insight to help you scale with confidence.
Taxes for Tech Companies
Tax work should be more than a compliance exercise. When handled correctly, it can help innovative companies claim valuable R&D tax credits, preserve potential Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) eligibility for shareholders, and avoid costly filing errors that can lead to penalties. Done right, tax work becomes a strategic tool that protects value, creates opportunities, and helps your company scale with confidence.
Fractional CFO & Finance Advisory
Growing tech companies often need senior finance guidance before they are ready to hire a full-time CFO. Our team provides fractional CFO and advisory support to help leadership navigate budgeting, financial modeling, fundraising preparation, and strategic decision-making. We also assist with audit readiness, diligence support, financial process improvements, and building a stronger finance infrastructure as your company scales.
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Meet The Team
Akshay Shrimanker
CPA, Founder & CEO
Akshay Shrimanker is the Founder and CEO of Shay CPA P.C. He started helping entrepreneurs in New York City’s fledgling tech startup scene in 2009 with their taxes and bookkeeping. At first, he did it part-time, but soon his passion for entrepreneurship led him to create Shay CPA P.C. in January 2014, dedicating his full attention to working with startups.
Apart from Shay CPA P.C., Akshay is also a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants – Queens/Brooklyn Chapter, and previously Chaired the NYSSCPA Emerging Technology and Entrepreneurship Committee (ETEC). He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in New York State and has a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting from CUNY-Baruch College.
Grace
CPA, Accounting Manager
Jay
CPA, Tax Manager
Nina
Operations Manager
Kimberly
Accounting Supervisor
Carlo
Staff Accountant
Clare
CPA, Accountant
Randell
Staff Accountant
Rochelle
Staff Accountant
Kimberly A.
Tax Supervisor
Jake
Senior Tax Accountant
Andrea
Staff Accountant
Elaine
Tax Accountant
Arina
Controller
Gabriela
Operations Assistant
Dhelis
Marketing Coordinator & Designer