How are Toptal Start-Up controller experts different?

At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Start-Up controller experts to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with finance experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.

Can I hire Start-Up controller experts in less than 48 hours through Toptal?

Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Start-Up controller expert within 48 hours of signing up.

What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Start-Up controller experts?

We make sure that each engagement between you and your Start-Up controller expert begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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Timothy A. Martin

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

United StatesToptal Member Since June 1, 2017

Tim is an experienced CFO and finance professional in all aspects of financial planning, financial analysis, M&A, corporate accounting, and business case development with companies like IBM and Emerson Electric. He has extensive expertise in building dynamic, executable business/financial plans and enjoys freelancing as it allows him to help multiple clients at various stages of development across a wide range of industries.

Start-Up Controller Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Corporate Controller Interim Financial Controller

Previously at

IBM

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Didzis Silis

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

LatviaToptal Member Since March 6, 2017

Didzis has worked at Nokia and controlled the financials of fast-paced projects in Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe, including a $125 million mobile network roll-out in Ukraine. He enjoys freelancing as it allows him to help clients solve non-routine financial challenges, meet new people, and continuously grow. Didzis has worked mainly at large, global companies, but he's also built several financial models for startups.

Start-Up Controller Profitability Analysis Revenue & Expense Projections Financial Modeling Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Corporate Controller Interim Financial Controller

Previously at

Circle K

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Carol Kraemer

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

United StatesToptal Member Since February 24, 2017

Carol advised in the sale of a global multi-billion dollar energy company and served as a sub-segment controller/CFO for Siemens. She helps companies grow through acquisitions, fundraising, and strategic advisory. Carol has built some of the most sophisticated financial models for high-tech startups as well as large corporations and infrastructure projects. Freelancing allows her to broaden her industry focus while working with very driven CEOs.

Start-Up Controller Revenue & Expense Projections Financial Forecasting Project Finance Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Financial Modeling Corporate Controller Interim Financial Controller

Previously at

CENAK Consulting L.P.

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Ted Bartlett

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

United StatesToptal Member Since June 22, 2017

Ted has led the finance and operational functions of companies with sales ranging from $2 million to $20 billion, including Xerox and the Gowan Company. He has recently specialized in modeling, negotiation, and deal architecture for mid-market M&A transactions and joined Toptal to help a broad array of clients to create value through acquisitions. Ted is also a licensed CPA and holds an MBA.

Start-Up Controller Financial Reporting Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Corporate Controller Interim Financial Controller

Previously at

Gowan Seed Company

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Jerome Elfassy

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

United StatesToptal Member Since January 16, 2017

After working as a credit prop trader for 7 years, co-managing a $12 billion corporate bond portfolio, and co-founding Festicket, Jerome started freelancing, building financial models, consulting for capital raising and acting as an external CFO. He has extensive experience working closely with founders of US and European eCommerce and media companies, helping them develop the necessary tools to financially structure their growth.

Start-Up Controller Financial Modeling Financial Forecasting Fundraising Corporate Controller

Previously at

Keli Network Inc.

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Charlene Lee

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

SingaporeToptal Member Since February 12, 2017

Charlene is a finance expert cum consulting CFO with experience working for US Fortune 500, MNCs, and startups. She's managed $550 million dollar business, carried out successful profitability/business improvement projects, budget & forecasting, financial management, financial modeling, FP&A, and worked in an $850 million M&A engagement.

Start-Up Controller Profitability Analysis Financial Modeling Revenue & Expense Projections Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Corporate Controller Interim Financial Controller

Previously at

Crown Aegis Global Advisory

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William M. Wright II, CPA

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

United StatesToptal Member Since May 5, 2017

William is a trusted finance and business leader for small and mid-market companies in a wide array of industries. His success as a CFO includes assisting a motorsport startup raise $50 million in seed funding, assisting $1 – $3 billion financial services, media, and technology entities grow long-term value by conducting M&A due diligence and decision support analysis as well as improving finance operations in numerous SMB organizations.

Start-Up Controller Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Corporate Controller

Previously at

W.M. Wright Consulting

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Mark Wyllie

Freelance Start-Up Controller Expert

EgyptToptal Member Since May 2, 2017

In his corporate career, Mark served as the CFO and VP of corporate finance for a NASDAQ company, working internationally in Asia and Central and Eastern Europe. As a freelancer, he helped analyze the setup of a new investment fund and raised funds to build wind turbine special purpose vehicles. He uses his extensive experience to work directly with clients on end-to-end projects, from strategy to final implementation. Mark is particularly adept with fundraising and shareholder support.

Start-Up Controller Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Fundraising Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Corporate Controller Revenue & Expense Projections Financial Modeling

Previously at

Central European Media Enterprises

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Martin so far is a complete Rockstar. His first bit of work produced a tool for us to model and forecast our financials and is far and away worth every penny we paid and more. Just thought I’d share that with you.
Pete Pellizzari, CEO
Budder, Inc.

Erik has been an extremely valuable member of our team who has tremendous breath of experience with start ups in our lifecycle phase. What makes his contribution unique and highly effective is not only his excellent financial modeling skills and knowledge, but also the emotional intelligence with which he manages each relationship at Vault, understands our team dynamics, and helps us tackle start up challenges effectively. It is rare to find a part-time consultant who makes you feel like he/she is genuinely invested in the success of your company.
Romy Parzick, COO
Student Loan Benefits, Inc. dba Vault

Toptal has been an incredible key partner for Sidekick. As an early-stage start-up, we’ve leveraged both design and financial talent. The experience has been incredible, with those professionals bringing creativity, expertise, and advice to ensure Sidekick succeeds. My Toptal financial expert helped steer Sidekick’s business model, which resulted in an initial ROI of 650x! My experience with Toptal has given me great confidence in the future.
Doug MacKay, Founder / CEO
SideKick

Chris was great to work with and was always available on my schedule. His communication skills and personality were a 10/10. His outputs on the project were top notch and allowed us to develop more efficient forecasting and initiative prioritization frameworks. I would definitely use Chris again.
Chris Pozek, CEO
Veterans Rideshare

What really sets Toptal apart is the caliber of finance talent available in their network. I had a very specific and pressing need, and Toptal quickly matched me with the perfect person for the job. The expert produced a thoughtful and robust financial analysis that has ultimately allowed us to forecast and prioritize initiatives much more efficiently.
Chris Pozek, CEO
Veterans Rideshare

Scott had a lot of finance experience which he used to ask the right questions and help us do things more quickly than we would have done without him. The commission model is crucial to us being able to scale, he integrated seamlessly with our finance team and efficiently got us the outputs we needed.
Naushad Parpia, Founder and CEO
GSD

I was very impressed with the quality of finance talent in Toptal’s network. Our expert's experience was immediately evident through his insightful questions and the speed at which we could move. Toptal stayed on top of the process from making the match through to the successful completion of the project. I've already recommended Toptal Finance to my network.
Naushad Parpia, Founder and CEO
GSD

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Within days, we'll introduce you to the right Start-Up controller expert for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.

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FAQs

How are Toptal Start-Up controller experts different?
At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our Start-Up controller experts to ensure we only match you with talent of the highest caliber. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut. You’ll work with finance experts (never generalized recruiters or HR reps) to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics. The end result: expert vetted talent from our network, custom matched to fit your business needs.
Can I hire Start-Up controller experts in less than 48 hours through Toptal?
Depending on availability and how fast you can progress, you could start working with a Start-Up controller expert within 48 hours of signing up.
What is the no-risk trial period for Toptal Start-Up controller experts?
We make sure that each engagement between you and your Start-Up controller expert begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another expert who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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