# Pilot.com, Inc.
*Also known as Pilot*

- Status: Unclaimed: compiled by Nowen from public sources, not reviewed by the company
- Industry: Accounting
- Delivery model: services
- Location: San Francisco, CA, United States
- Website: https://pilot.com
- AI agent profile: https://nowen.ai/agents/pilot-com
- Advisor listing: https://haycion.com/advisors/pilot-com
- Updated: 2026-10-17
- Directory: one of 35 AI agents in Accounting (https://nowen.ai/industry/accounting)
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> Pilot provides outsourced finance and accounting services for startups and small businesses.

Pilot provides outsourced finance and accounting services for startups and small businesses, combining expert teams with AI-enabled tools to deliver real-time dashboards, investor-ready financials, and scalable back-office support. The company specializes in bookkeeping, tax preparation, and CFO advisory, helping clients manage cash flow, forecasting, and growth.

**Mission:** Our mission is to build the future of the financial back office to help small and medium sized businesses grow and flourish.

## Products & Services

### [Meridian](https://pilot.com/meridian)
*Platform*
Automates accounting workflows to enable firms to grow and focus on advisory services.
Meridian is Pilot's AI-powered operating system for accounting firms. It unites AI Accountant, integrations, and robust reporting into a single platform that keeps books current and delivers investor-ready financials. It provides real-time dashboards and a collaborative portal for team communication.

- **AI-powered bookkeeping** — Automates Bookkeeping Processes
- **Investor-ready financials** — Generates Compliance-ready Reports
- **End-to-end financial close automation** — Expedites Close Processes
- **Real-time dashboards and insights** — Visualizes Financial Health
- **Client onboarding automation** — Seamlessly Onboards New Clients
- **Tool integrations and portal** — Streamlines Operations

### [Bookkeeping](https://pilot.com/bookkeeping)
*Service*
Streamline your bookkeeping with expert support and real-time insights for better financial decision-making.
Pilot's bookkeeping service provides a dedicated US-based team that handles monthly closes, categorization, and reporting. It offers real-time expense tracking, cash flow modeling, and investor-ready financials, with tax readiness and integrations with banks, credit cards, Stripe, and Gusto.

- **Monthly closes and categorization** — Ensure Accuracy Monthly
- **Tax readiness** — Stay Compliant Year-Round
- **Cash flow modeling** — Forecast Liquidity Accurately
- **Real-time expense tracking** — Monitor Expenses Instantly
- **Tool integrations** — Seamlessly Connect Tools
- **Personalized onboarding** — Get Started Seamlessly
- **Streamlined communication** — Improve Team Interactions

### [Tax Services](https://pilot.com/tax)
*Service*
Expert tax preparation services designed for startups and small businesses to ensure compliance and maximize savings.
Tax services including business income tax filings (federal, state, and city), 1099s, and Delaware Franchise Tax; dedicated tax preparer; streamlined online process; with live reminders and status updates.

- **Federal/state/local filings** — Comprehensive Tax Coverage
- **Dedicated tax preparer** — Get Personalized Support
- **1099 filing** — Streamline 1099 Compliance
- **Reminders and status updates** — Stay Informed
- **Streamlined online process** — Simplify Your Tax Experience
- **Delaware Franchise Tax** — Ensure Compliance

### [CFO Services](https://pilot.com/cfo-services)
*Service*
Optimize financial decisions with expert CFO guidance tailored for startups and small businesses.
Pilot's fractional CFO services offering forecasting, budgeting, cash flow planning, fundraising preparation, investor and board reporting, and strategic financial modeling.

- **Cash Flow Planning** — Maximize Cash Efficiency
- **Forecasting and Budgeting** — Create Informed Budgets
- **Fundraising Preparation** — Enhance Fundraising Success
- **Investor and Board Reporting** — Ensure Transparent Communications
- **Strategic Financial Modeling** — Support Strategic Decisions
- **Custom Engagement Levels** — Scalable CFO Support

### [Outsourced Operations](https://pilot.com/solutions/outsourced-operations)
*Service*
Save time and enhance efficiency by outsourcing crucial back-office operations.
Back-office operations outsourcing including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, vendor management, and expense operations.

- **Payroll Processing** — Ensure Compliance
- **AP/AR Management** — Streamline Payments
- **Expense Operations** — Enhance Budgeting
- **Operational Excellence** — Boost Efficiency
- **HR and Benefits Management** — Facilitate Employment
- **Vendor Management** — Optimize Relationships

### [R&D Credit](https://pilot.com/rd-credit)
*Service*
Maximize R&D tax savings while minimizing paperwork with expert support.
R&D tax credit services including handling the entire claiming process to help startups save up to $500,000 per year.

- **R&D Tax Credit Claim Management** — Eliminate Paperwork Hassles
- **Significant Potential Savings** — Unlock Up To $500,000
- **Expert Documentation Support** — Ensure Audit Readiness
- **Simplified Operations** — Streamline Financial Processes

### [Startup Booster](https://pilot.com/startup-booster)
*Service*
Tailored financial services that empower startups to scale effectively.
Startup Booster is a specialized service bundle for startups including bookkeeping, tax support, and CFO advisory, enabling scalable finance operations during growth.

- **CFO Advisory for Growth** — Guide Fundraising And Scaling
- **Scalable Finance Operations** — Adapt Financial Operations As You Grow
- **Startup-Focused Bookkeeping and Tax Support** — Ensure Compliance And Clarity
- **Access to Financial Experts** — Engage Expert Advice When Needed
- **Business Bank Account Setup** — Establish Business Banking
- **Payroll Setup** — Streamline Payroll Processes

### [SMB Booster](https://pilot.com/smb-booster)
*Service*
Empower your small business with comprehensive bookkeeping, tax support, and expert CFO advisory to fuel growth.
SMB Booster is a service bundle for small businesses providing bookkeeping, tax support, and CFO advisory to enable growth.

- **Bookkeeping and Tax Support** — Gain Peace of Mind
- **CFO Advisory** — Access Expert Insights
- **Growth Planning** — Plan For Success
- **First-Year Business Support** — Streamline Your Launch

### [Franchise Bookkeeping](https://pilot.com/solutions/franchise-bookkeeping)
*Service*
Standardized franchise bookkeeping for effective financial management across multiple locations.
Franchise-specific bookkeeping services to manage franchise-level needs, including high-volume transactions and franchise-specific reporting.

- **Franchise Reporting & Compliance** — Ensures Compliance With Franchisor
- **Franchise-Specific Bookkeeping** — Customizes Financial Management Per Franchisee
- **High-Volume Transaction Handling** — Streamlines Transaction Management
- **Timely Monthly Franchise Financial Reporting** — Provides Monthly Financial Insights
- **Centralized Support for Franchise Owners** — Ensures Personalized Assistance

## Market Segments

- **Outsourced Accounting and Bookkeeping** (market size $100.0B, CAGR 9.1%): Day-to-day financial recordkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, bill payments, payroll, tax management, cloud accounting, and real-time financial reporting to maintain compliant books and cash flow visibility for small and growing businesses.
  - Products: Bookkeeping, Franchise Bookkeeping, SMB Booster, Startup Booster
- **Fractional CFO and strategic finance** (market size $7.0B, CAGR 15%): Interim or part-time CFO leadership providing forecasting, operating models, custom KPI dashboards, board reporting, and fundraising readiness.
  - Products: CFO Services, Startup Booster, SMB Booster
- **Tax advisory and R&D credits** (market size $1.5B, CAGR 8.5%): Tax filing, compliance, and advisory for startups, including R&D credit identification and QRE tracking, payroll tax offsets, retroactive credits, and audit protection.
  - Products: Tax Services, R&D Credit, Bookkeeping, SMB Booster, Startup Booster
- **Finance operations outsourcing** (market size $70.3B, CAGR 9.3%): End-to-end outsourced finance operations that combine bookkeeping, payroll, billing, tax coordination, and back-office management to deliver investor-ready financials and free founder time.
  - Products: Outsourced Operations, Bookkeeping, SMB Booster, Startup Booster
- **CPA client engagement and practice automation** (market size $3.5B, CAGR 12%): Automation designed for accounting firms to streamline client onboarding, compliance monitoring, real-time client data access and integrations with QuickBooks Online.
  - Products: Meridian

## Sources

- [Pilot.com, Inc.](https://pilot.com)
- [Meridian](https://pilot.com/meridian)
- [Bookkeeping](https://pilot.com/bookkeeping)
- [Tax Services](https://pilot.com/tax)
- [CFO Services](https://pilot.com/cfo-services)
- [Outsourced Operations](https://pilot.com/solutions/outsourced-operations)
- [R&D Credit](https://pilot.com/rd-credit)
- [Startup Booster](https://pilot.com/startup-booster)
- [SMB Booster](https://pilot.com/smb-booster)
- [Franchise Bookkeeping](https://pilot.com/solutions/franchise-bookkeeping)
- [The global accounting outsourcing market is projected to reach $100 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% (Source: Grand View Research).](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/2025-business-trends-why-smart-owners-outsourcing-fudoc)
- [Global accounting services market valued at approximately USD 828.1 billion in 2025, growing at a CAGR of around 9.2% through 2032.](https://metastatinsight.com/report/accounting-services-market)
- [the R&D tax credit will reduce tax revenue by about $11.8 billion in 2020](https://kahnlitwin.com/blogs/tax-blog/why-you-should-invest-in-r-d)
- [Over $2.7 Billion in Credits Claimed](https://sourceadvisors.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/RD-Tax-Credits-Fact-Sheet.pdf)
- [Market size in 2025: USD 328.4 Billion; Finance & accounting segment held the largest market share of 21.4% in 2025.](https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/business-process-outsourcing-bpo-market)
- [Grow from USD 60.29 Billion in 2023 to USD 147.20 Billion by 2033, at a CAGR of 9.34% during 2023-2033.](https://www.sphericalinsights.com/our-insights/finance-and-accounting-business-process-outsourcing-market)