Shazia R.
Startup Accounting Expert | Helping Founders Build Investor-Ready Financials| Rev Rec • GL Design • Due Diligence • Monthly Close
- Role
- Controller Fintech Division at Burkland
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shazia R.
Most early-stage founders think bookkeeping = financials.But messy books, vague revenue, or missed accruals can delay a raise or kill it.I help founders clean up their accounting, set up scalable systems, and prepare investor-grade financials that hold up to due diligence.With 10+ years in accounting, I’ve worked across fintech, SaaS, and crypto, specializing in early-stage and VC-backed companies. My focus is on designing general ledger architecture, streamlining revenue recognition workflows, and preparing financials that stand up to investor and audit scrutiny.Whether it\'s implementing tech-forward tools, cleaning up historicals, or leading strategic conversations with founders, I bring precision, clarity, and confidence to every engagement.If you\'re a founder building something in SaaS, fintech, or Web3 and want financial clarity that scales DM me. Let\'s get your numbers right from the start.
Experience
Controller Fintech Division
Jan 2023 — Present · US
I serve as a trusted Controller to a portfolio of high-growth startups, guiding founders and executive teams through GAAP-compliant financial operations and strategic decision-making.Lead month-end close processes, delivering accurate, investor-ready financials across multiple clientsPresent financial statements, KPIs, and tailored dashboards during monthly client reviewsAdvise on process improvements, internal controls, and compliance strategies to align with industry best practicesManage ASC 606 revenue recognition, prepare accruals/deferrals, and support audit readinessAnalyze budget vs. actuals and partner with cross-functional stakeholders to improve forecasting accuracy
Education
Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan)
CMA Associates Certification
2006 — 2006
University of Houston
MBA Strategic, Accounting and Finance | Strategic Management
2018 — 2020
Lone Star College
ACNT, Accounting and Finance
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