We speak your industry's language, not just GAAP.

Challenges

• Deferred revenue and ASC 606 make monthly closes messy without a clear policy.
• Founders need runway and KPI packs that investors actually trust.
• R&D credits and equity events get missed when tax sits outside the books.
• Multi-state remote teams create payroll and nexus surprises.

How Pear helps

• We set revenue recognition and close books that match how you sell.
• Fractional CFO support builds forecasts, burn, and board-ready reporting.
• Tax and R&D work stays tied to the same ledger your board sees.
• We map payroll and sales tax as you hire and sell across states.

Challenges

• Marketplace payouts and fees blur true margin by SKU and channel.
• Economic nexus thresholds appear faster than most teams expect.
• Inventory and COGS drift when Shopify, Amazon, and the ledger disagree.
• Returns, gift cards, and promotions break a simple cash view of profit.

How Pear helps

• We reconcile channels into one P&L so margin is real, not guessed.
• Sales tax nexus reviews tell you where to register before it is a problem.
• Inventory and COGS close on a monthly rhythm you can plan around.
• Tax prep uses the same channel data your operators already trust.

Challenges

• Owner draws and W-2 pay get mixed, which creates tax and cash stress.
• Payer mix and billing delays hide true practice profitability.
• Multi-location or multi-entity stacks need clean intercompany tracking.
• Payroll, benefits, and contractors add compliance load for small teams.

How Pear helps

• We separate practice P&L from owner pay so decisions stay clear.
• Monthly closes show cash and collections trends, not just bank balances.
• Entity and payroll setup stays aligned with how the practice actually runs.
• Tax planning covers the practice and the owners as one conversation.

Challenges

• WIP and unbilled time make revenue look healthier than cash.
• Partner draws and allocations need a clear basis every quarter.
• Project margins disappear when time, contractors, and expenses sit apart.
• Growth into new states adds payroll and income tax complexity.

How Pear helps

• We build reporting that ties utilization, WIP, and billed work together.
• Partner packs show draws, allocations, and firm health in plain language.
• Project-level views help you price and staff with better data.
• Multi-state and payroll compliance scale with your headcount.

Challenges

• Job costing and percentage of completion need discipline every month.
• Draw schedules and retainage break simple cash accounting.
• Holdcos, SPVs, and project entities multiply compliance deadlines.
• Contractors, W-2 crews, and equipment inflate payroll and 1099 risk.

How Pear helps

• We set cost codes and closes that match how your jobs actually run.
• Revenue and cost recognition stay aligned with project status.
• Multi-entity books and annual reports stay on one compliance calendar.
• Payroll and 1099 workflows reduce year-end classification surprises.

Challenges

• Restricted and unrestricted funds get mixed in a single bank view.
• Grant budgets and actuals drift without a clear monthly close.
• Form 990 prep starts late when the chart of accounts is not grant-ready.
• Boards need statements that explain mission spend, not just totals.

How Pear helps

• We set fund tracking so restricted dollars stay visible all year.
• Monthly statements connect grants, programs, and overhead clearly.
• 990 prep uses the same books your board already reviews.
• We help with policies and workpapers that keep audits calmer.