Your True CFO. Without the Full-Time Cost.

Most businesses don’t fail for lack of ideas. They fail for lack of financial clarity. Vera CFO changes that.

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Why Work With a Fractional CFO?

Your business has outgrown its financial foundation. Most founders don't realize it until it's too late.

Decisions Without Clarity

You're making critical calls — hiring, pricing, expansion — without the financial visibility to back them up. Instinct got you here. Data-driven strategy will take you further.

Finance Isn’t Your Strong Suit

You're an operator, a builder, a visionary. Finance is necessary — but it's not where you thrive. The real risk is letting that slow you down.

Not Ready for What’s Next

A term sheet, a partnership, an acquisition — these moments don't wait. When opportunities arise, your financials need to tell a compelling story. Vera CFO makes sure they do.

That’s what Vera CFO delivers.

Our Services

Everything your business needs to scale with confidence.

  • Vera CFO builds your financial roadmap — detailed models, scenario planning, and forecasts that turn ambiguity into actionable strategy. You'll always know where you stand and what your next move should be.

  • Rigorous, flexible models built to stress-test your assumptions and illuminate the path forward under any scenario.

  • From pitch deck financials to due diligence prep, Vera CFO gets you investor-ready and keeps your stakeholders informed and confident.

  • Whether you're acquiring, raising, or preparing for an exit, Vera CFO brings the analytical rigor the moment demands.

  • Vera CFO tracks exactly where your cash stands today and where it's headed — protecting your runway, modeling how long it lasts, and keeping you in a position of strength. No guessing, no surprises.

  • Disciplined, realistic budgets built around your business goals — not arbitrary targets disconnected from reality.

  • Clean books, timely closes, and financial statements you can actually trust and act on.

  • The metrics that actually matter, delivered consistently. Know your numbers the way your best competitor knows theirs.

If it touches your finances, Vera CFO handles it.

Matthew Kikkert, CFA — Founder

  • CFA Charterholder

  • Institutional finance background spanning equity research, corporate finance, and venture-backed startups

  • Hands-on CFO experience scaling companies from seed to eight figures in revenue

  • University of Michigan, Ross School of Business

Meet Matt

What Clients Say

  • "I worked with Matt on our FP&A function, where he built comprehensive financial models for our DTC business, including detailed cash flow and P&L projections. He provided excellent support on our accounting practices overall. Highly recommend for anyone needing financial modeling and FP&A help. "

    — Nish Samantray

    Co-Founder, Arrae

  • Matt has been Gymnasium’s Fractional CFO for over two years and the working relationship has been flawless. Matt is knowledgeable, willing to allocate time explaining basic concepts, and can be delegated to and trusted to fulfill many tasks such as Quickbooks, model maintenance, annual taxes, and beyond. Matt is never reticent to help with ad-hoc assignments and always executes to the highest ability. In a world where people with financial skillsets price gouge small start-ups like ours, we feel extremely lucky to have met Matt, whose work is excellent and billing structure does not break the bank.

    — Saheer Mathrani

    Co-Founder, Gymnasium

  • "Matt brings a rare combination of financial rigor and strategic instincts that I rarely see. Having worked with him across multiple ventures, he consistently elevated our decision-making and brought clarity to complex financial situations. Any company that brings Matt on as their fractional CFO is getting someone who will genuinely move the needle."

    — Jack Boudreau

    Founder, Habits

  • "Matt is hard-working and reliable. He provides timely updates and is well-organized. He helps make it easy to do business."

    — Nolan Hart

    Founder, 2kPAID

  • "Matt has been a great resource for our company, providing clear insight into our financials and helping us better understand and manage cash flow. His guidance has been exactly what we needed as we’ve grown. He’s also been willing to go above and beyond, helping with multiple aspects of our company’s finances beyond what we originally discussed. Having his perspective and support has been extremely valuable for our team. "

    — Alix Negrin

    Co-Founder, OneWonder Group & Enchntmnt

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