We know it can be difficult to prioritize accounting and finance operations when your passion and expertise lie in delivering your organization’s goals and mission. However, we know that with accounting best practices, compliant processes, accurate financial data, and meaningful reporting, you’ll be able to drive your organization to achieve its mission more effectively.
Our cost-effective and flexible plan features invaluable expert consulting include:
Chazin & Company will assess the current state of your accounting function and provide you with actionable recommendations for improvement.
Chazin & Company will provide monthly reviews of your accounting file* and financial reports, giving you confidence in your data.
*Don’t have an accounting file? We can set one up for you! (Additional costs apply)
Chazin & Company will ensure there are strong internal controls and best practices in place to guide your nonprofit as it grows.
Chazin & Company will enhance the structure of your accounting file* so that you have useful reports with meaningful data to aid your decision-making.
*Don’t have an accounting file? We can set one up for you! (Additional costs apply)
Chazin & Company will provide accounting and systems training as needed to enhance your internal capabilities.
… accounting transactions are entered properly, and the data is accurate.
… internal person performing the accounting tasks has expert nonprofit accounting guidance.
… reports are providing useful data to aid their decision-making.
… accounting file is ready for the first external audit.
… processes include strong internal controls, meet compliance standards, and follow best practices.
… start-up or small nonprofit is managing their accounting properly to support growth.
For over 17 years, Chazin & Company has specialized in nonprofit accounting and finance services. We understand the challenges that nonprofits face, especially when they’re just getting started. That’s why we created NFP SmartStart, a flexible subscription-based solution for new or small nonprofit organizations looking to invest in the long-term success of their organization.
We have worked with several Chazin & Company accountants since 2018, and they have all been super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable. They are always just a phone call, text ,or email away, and working with them seems the same as having someone onsite. There have been a few instances where a need has come up outside of normal office hours, and I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the responsiveness of the accountant even during these times. Read The Full Testimonial “Special Olympics Louisiana”
I enjoy the people we have had the opportunity to work with. The Chazin & Company team is very knowledgeable and have helped us adopt best practices. Read The Full Testimonial “American Urogynecologic Society and Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation”
The staff members we work with have our best interests in mind at all times. We are a little more complicated than your average organization and Chazin & Company dove right in and learned all of our nuances. They bring ideas to me and are a true partner on the operations of our organization Read The Full Testimonial “ClearPath”
Chazin & Company worked with our staff to hear our needs and find a solution that fit our unique needs. Thanks to Chazin & Company we had our first clean audit this year and our financial systems continue to be more efficient and, most importantly, we are able to pull the information we need to understand the financial health of the organization. Read The Full Testimonial “DC Scores”
We’re extremely pleased with the results and the interaction with Chazin staff. Now we’re able to produce reports monthly for our board meetings and to keep our fingers on the pulse of our financial position. Read The Full Testimonial “Thriving 4 Life”
We needed a partner to build our financial systems, produce accurate financial reports, prepare for annual audits, and keep up with our accelerating growth. The team at Chazin & Company implemented a financial system that worked on day one and has scaled along with our rapid growth Read The Full Testimonial “TAMID Group”
The professionals at Chazin are more than a vendor or contractor. They are a critical and much-valued member of our organization’s team, providing us the tools we need and asking the hard questions that allow us to do our jobs effectively and efficiently. Since working with Chazin & Company we have accurate, timely financial information that drives our leadership to make informed strategic choices Read The Full Testimonial “American Society for Public Administration”
What really made Chazin & Company stand out from other accounting firms is their experience working with nonprofits of our size that were all-remote organizations. I have more faith in the accuracy of our reports and records Read The Full Testimonial “The Modern Quilt Guild”
Our organization was in need of more accounting capacity, and the ability to generate internal and external reports for decision-making and auditor needs. With help from Chazin & Company our organization was able to close our books on a timely basis and prepare for the annual financial audit. Chazin & Company has been dependably professional, responsive, and knowledgeable about the work and the nonprofit sector at large. Read The Full Testimonial “Sustainable Forestry Initiative, Inc.”
Customer service is the main reason that we would recommend Chazin & Company. They are flexible and receptive, and our accountant is fantastic. Thanks to working with Chazin & Company we are organized and audit ready! Read The Full Testimonial “Suited For Change”
The long and short about our partnership with Chazin & Company can be summed up in one word—FANTASTIC! You can attribute that enthusiasm to our accountant. She is always there for us and goes above and beyond our expectations. Read The Full Testimonial “Industry Council for Tangible Assets”
Chazin & Company provides services as close to in-house and at-hand as is possible without resident staff. They are completely accessible and offer reliable assistance. They make me look like a genius! Read The Full Testimonial “Center for Urban Renewal and Education”
It has been a fantastic experience working with the Chazin & Company team, and we feel confident knowing professionals are managing our books. Chazin & Company stood up from other firms due to the personalized attention. In today’s world, it’s often forgotten we are all humans, and business tends to become robotic and impersonal. Our senior accountant treats us like people, and she treats us in a way that should be a benchmark for how businesses should operate. Read The Full Testimonial “Alliance of Artists and Recording Companies”
We’ve been working with Chazin now for two years and I’m happy to recommend their services to anyone. Particularly appreciated is the company’s flexible approach, which includes the provision of expert services at all levels of financial management. Read The Full Testimonial “Charlotte Symphony Orchestra”
Chazin & Company came highly recommended by one of our partners. After working with the team I see why. The greatest results we’ve achieved are timely and accurate monthly financial statements, help with audit prep, and even being able to shorten the M/E close. Read The Full Testimonial “The Education Trust”
Our organization has grown dramatically in the past three years. We were at a point where a bookkeeper could no longer meet our accounting needs. We needed an accounting team with a CFO but weren’t at a point where we could afford to hire that team internally as staff members. Chazin & Company stood out to us because they provide access to an entire team of experts at different levels, live data, and they specialize in nonprofit finance and accounting. Read The Full Testimonial “The Bridge Home”
Chazin & Company has been a valuable partner to us in getting our accounting system set up right as we launched our nonprofit. Read The Full Testimonial “NC Alliance of YMCAs”
Our accountant has been fantastic to work with. She is always positive, engaging, and helpful, especially when she reads through and responds to my long emails of questions. Most recently, she started audit prep for our annual audit well before it started, and before the auditors even sent out a PBC list. This level of proactiveness was tremendously helpful as our internal operations team is down a staff member. Read The Full Testimonial “Justice Policy Institute”
Chazin & Company really knows our organization and we know and trust Chazin as well. Recently, we needed to move to a more modern, cloud-based accounting system so our team at Chazin & Company implemented and launched Intacct in January, and it has already created new efficiencies for us Read The Full Testimonial “Association for Psychological Science”
We have had varying levels of financial expertise available to us in-house over the years. As we seek to grow we felt it was important to correctly implement the best practices and Quickbooks Online. Our accountant is incredibly responsive, flexible, and very patient with our lack of financial expertise. This was the best thing BikeAthens could have done in terms of managing risk and improving our financial reporting integrity. Read The Full Testimonial “BikeAthens”
I can’t say enough good things about Chazin & Company. As a new Executive Director, I needed to migrate our financials from an internal system to QuickBooks Online. I knew this needed to be done well by a firm with extensive nonprofit expertise. Chazin & Company’s financial expertise and client relations are exceptional, they are at the very top of the industry. I highly recommend them to every nonprofit. Read The Full Testimonial “Hope in a Box”
Chazin & Company is a responsive, helpful, excellent partner. We are a bit more complicated than other organizations given our cost-share agreement between c3 and c4. Overall, Chazin is excellent working with us and our specific parameters and limitations. Read The Full Testimonial “The New North Carolina Project”
Working with Chazin & Company is the first time I have worked directly with an accounting firm, but I cannot imagine a better experience. They are thorough, responsive, and communicate clearly. They make a point to understand our organization and its mission. Read The Full Testimonial “RAD-AID International”
Chazin & Company provides reliable and thoughtful support on an ongoing basis and has been able to vastly improve our use of efficient software to manage, track, and report on financial matters. Our Chazin & Company accountant has been a great resource for OZ arts, and a strategic thinker who informs policy and helps us manage virtually all aspects of our financial management. Read The Full Testimonial “OZ Arts Nashville”
It gives us comfort to have an “expert” handling our accounting since budget restraints don’t allow for a full time employee who is also up to date on all of the new laws. Read The Full Testimonial “St. Columba’s Episcopal Church”
There is much initiation taken and leadership is impressive. Rather than just waiting for me to initiate, the Chazin team helps me to start, follows up and ensures everything is attended to. The transition was tough with much to do but the Chazin team helped. Our Accountant is great! Read The Full Testimonial “Curamericas Global”
Chazin & Company has been terrific to work with! Our reports are timely and accurate, and they are very prompt in answering any questions we have. Read The Full Testimonial “Education Finance Council”
NFP SmartStart is the ideal solution for start-up or small nonprofit organizations that already have an in-house person handling the day-to-day accounting and would benefit from expert nonprofit accounting consulting and review services to ensure your accounting is on the right track.
You will receive up to two hours per month of expert consulting and review services with an experienced nonprofit accountant for any or all of the following:
All of our sessions are delivered live, one-to-one, through video conferencing with the capability to share screens. Chazin & Company may also request access to your accounting system if required.
Log in to your NFP SmartStart dashboard with your login credentials. You will have access to view your current subscription details. You may also update your account information to include contact and credit card information under My Account.
Yes. You may cancel your subscription at any time through your NFP SmartStart dashboard or by sending a cancellation email to nfpss@chazinandcompany.com. However, please understand your account will move to ‘Pending Cancellation’ status until the close of your current billing cycle. When your billing cycle closes, your NFP SmartStart will be cancelled, and you will no longer be charged for services. You may cancel by logging into your NFP SmartStart dashboard > My account > Subscriptions > Action > Cancel.
It takes time and commitment to build a solid accounting foundation for small or start-up organizations. To experience the full benefits of NFP SmartStart, we advise using your plan each month to create strong financial & accounting practices to achieve long-term success.
Chazin & Company is a woman-owned firm established in 2005 by Adele Chazin.
Chazin & Company is a fully virtual accounting and finance firm serving nonprofit organizations nationwide. All of our employees are US-based.
We recommend waiting until your application for IRS exempt status has been submitted prior to subscribing to NFP SmartStart.
Yes. We have extensive experience setting up payroll systems with third party providers.
Yes. We offer custom solutions to support your organization’s unique accounting and financing needs. If you are looking for more comprehensive services than what are provided by NFP SmartStart, Chazin & Company is qualified to help. Please schedule a complimentary consultation here.
