Fractional CFO & Accounting Services

For Founders Who Need to
Know the Numbers

We don't just manage numbers — we give founders clarity and confidence to lead. Strategic finance, operational reliability, and runway visibility — all in one partnership.

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20+
Years leading startup finance across venture-backed companies
$100M+
In acquisitions supported, including Skout acquired by MeetMe
Series A–B
Multiple funding rounds raised alongside founding teams
Kim Walch, Founder & CEO of Rio Finance
Kim Walch
Founder & CEO, Rio Finance
Who We Are

Led by Experience.
Driven by Your Success.

Rio Finance is led by a seasoned startup finance leader with 20+ years of experience across venture-backed companies, acquisitions, and rapid growth stages. Our team includes accountants and CFOs who all have extensive experience working with early-stage startups on a fractional basis.

We partner with founders at every stage — from getting your books in order to preparing for your Series B. When you work with Rio Finance, you get a strategic partner who's been in the room when it matters most.

Core Services

What Founders Need.
What We Deliver.

01
Clarity on Performance
Financial statements you can actually use — with the metrics that matter most to your business and investors.
  • Financial statements you can actually use
  • Growth, retention, burn rate tracking
  • LTV/CAC and margin analysis
02
Operational Reliability
No dropped balls, ever. Your payroll runs on time, vendors get paid, and operations hum along without you thinking about it.
  • Timely, accurate payroll
  • Vendor payment management
  • Day-to-day financial operations
03
Runway Visibility
Know exactly how long your cash will last — and make smarter decisions about how to deploy it for maximum growth.
  • Cash runway modeling
  • Scenario forecasting
  • Smart spending decisions
04
Compliance Handled
Every deadline, every filing, every registration — handled proactively so you can focus on building, not catching up.
  • Tax deadline management
  • 409A valuations
  • Sales tax & local registrations
05
HR & People Ops
From benefits administration to onboarding and company culture — we help you build a team as strong as your product.
  • Benefits administration
  • Employee onboarding
  • Handbooks & company policies
06
Audit & Legal Support
We keep your books audit-ready and help you navigate legal and compliance complexity with confidence.
  • Audit-ready books & financials
  • SOC 2 / HIPAA audit support
  • Legal ops with outside counsel
Why It Matters

The Strategic Case for a Fractional CFO

Investor Ready
Investors ask about your numbers. We make sure they are accurate — and that you know them first.
Better Decisions
You make better decisions when you understand your business drivers. We give you the data to lead with confidence.
Founder Focus
Founders should spend time leading, not chasing receipts or reconciling bank accounts. That's what we're here for.
Risk Mitigation
Proactive compliance reduces costly pitfalls before they happen. We stay several steps ahead so you don't have to.
Proven Success

What Founders Say

"

I've had the privilege of working with Kim across two companies. She ran all things finance, accounting, and HR with precision and care, which allowed me to fully focus on being a CEO. She consistently provided accurate, actionable data that helped guide some of the most important decisions we made as a business. Kim is the kind of partner every founder hopes to have — strategic, reliable, and always several steps ahead.

CW
Christian Wiklund
CEO of Skout (acquired by MeetMe) & unitQ (Series B)
"

Kim and I have worked together for more than a decade, and her contributions have always been exceptional. She played a big role not just in the growth of our startup, but also in shaping our company culture. She was a crucial member of the core team during the Skout acquisition and a key player in helping us raise three rounds of funding at unitQ. Her ability to manage a growing startup stands out, and she also knows how to trim the burn when needed during tough times.

NL
Nik Lindstrom
CTO of Skout (acquired by MeetMe) & unitQ (Series B)
Ready to Elevate Your Financial Strategy?

Let's Build Something
Great Together

Schedule a conversation and find out what Rio Finance can do for your company.

Email Kim Directly Connect on LinkedIn
hello@rio-finance.com linkedin.com/in/kimwalch