KOTSO CONSULTING
Big Four Precision. Startup Agility: Expert CPA firm & Fractional CFO Services.
We provide high-authority financial leadership for growth-stage ventures. From messy books to board-ready models, we turn financial chaos into your competitive advantage.
✔️ Licensed CPA
✔️ Big 4 experience (Deloitte & EY)
✔️ IRS representation expertise
Is Your Finance Function Scaling as Fast as Your Vision?
Most founders are flying blind, relying on “historical” bookkeeping that doesn’t predict the future. We provide the executive-level depth you need without the $300k+ full-time salary.
Strategic Oversight: No more guessing your cash runway.
Operational Integrity: Board-ready financials, every single month.
National Tax Defense: Expert IRS representation and 50-state compliance.
Let’s work together
Our Triple-A Framework for Financial Clarity
We move your business from human-initiated chaos to an automated system of execution through our proven three-phase evolution.
ASSESS
The Diagnostic – We conduct a deep-dive review of your books, internal controls, and tax posture to find hidden risks.
ALIGN
The Foundation – We implement the modern systems (Xero/Quickbooks Online) and reporting rhythms needed for total clarity.
ACCELERATE
The Growth Engine – We drive value through 12-month rolling forecasts, margin analysis, and capital strategy.
Elevating Your Financial Standard: From History to Intelligence
We measure our success by your company’s valuation and decision-making confidence. Moving beyond foundational accounting means shifting from a reactive “check-the-box” mindset to a proactive system of growth.
The Intelligence Gap
Traditional firms tell you where your money went. We show you where it’s going by replacing static month-end reports with 12-month rolling forecasts and real-time KPI dashboards.
The Velocity Advantage
Speed is a competitive asset. We move your monthly close from a 20-day lag to a 5-day cycle, giving you actionable data while it still matters for your strategy.
The Protective Posture
We don’t just “do taxes”—we architect wealth preservation. By shifting from year-end tax preparation to a 50-state proactive mitigation strategy, we identify savings months before they are due.
The Institutional Foundation
We replace “good enough” books with permanent, audit-ready infrastructure. Our internal controls and GAAP-compliant systems ensure you are always ready for an investor’s due diligence or a board-level review.
Financial Intelligence for a strong business ecosystem
Most accounting firms are historians—they tell you what happened last month. At Kotso Consulting, we are architects. We bridge the gap between Big Four technical expertise and the agility required to scale a modern venture.
By integrating elite financial talent directly into your workflow, we provide high-growth firms with the sophisticated infrastructure required for scaling—without the $300k+ overhead of a full-time executive team.
Cloud-Native & Borderless: We operate on a 100% digital stack with secure document portals, providing expert support to clients in all 50 states.
Forward-Looking Data: We don’t just “do the books.” We focus on the KPIs that matter for your next round of funding, your next acquisition, or your next decade of growth.
Boutique Partnership: You get the technical depth of a global firm with the responsiveness and personal investment of a dedicated partner.
Strategic Transparency: Through our Triple-A framework, we turn your balance sheet into a roadmap, giving you the confidence to lead based on facts, not feel.
Strategic Solutions for Sustainable Growth
Executive Leadership
Fractional CFO
Executive-level leadership providing cash flow management, investor reporting, and long-term forecasting.
Business Advisory
Strategic partnership focusing on KPI dashboards, profitability analysis, and margin expansion.
Business Consulting
Operational scaling, entity selection, and systems implementation.
Operational Accounting
Controller Services
Advanced oversight, internal controls review, and budgeting to ensure financial integrity.
Managed Accounting
Operational accuracy through standard financial reporting and a strategic monthly close.
Foundational Bookkeeping
Data integrity, including transaction categorization and bank reconciliations.
Tax Defense
Strategic Tax Planning
Proactive 12-month mitigation strategies designed to preserve wealth and minimize liability.
Business Tax Preparation
Precise federal, state, and local filing for S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs.
IRS Representation & Resolution
Elite advocacy for audits, collections, and federal tax controversies.
Big Four Pedigree. Boutique Partnership.
Most accounting firms are historians—they tell you what happened last month. At Kotso Consulting, we are architects. We bridge the gap between Big Four technical expertise and the agility required to scale a modern venture.
By integrating elite financial talent directly into your workflow, we provide high-growth firms with the sophisticated infrastructure required for scaling—without the $300k+ overhead of a full-time executive team.
The Architects of Your Growth
Thoko Kaseke, CPA
Managing Partner
Forged at Deloitte and EY, Thoko brings over a decade of experience in financial management. She specializes in moving ventures through the “Triple-A” framework to ensure your reporting is a strategic asset, not just a compliance task.
Todd Breckel, CPA
Tax Partner
A specialist in IRS Representation and Resolution. Since 2016, Todd has focused on high-stakes collection defense and audit advocacy, ensuring your wealth is preserved and your business is shielded from federal tax controversies.
You get the technical depth of a national firm with the responsiveness and personal investment of a dedicated partner. We operate on a 100% digital stack, providing expert support to clients in all 50 states.
Our Service Area
Local + Nationwide CPA Support
Based in: Cincinnati, OH
Serving: Greater Cincinnati Ohio, Northern Kentucky, Southeast Indiana and clients nationwide (remote)
Insights & Resources
Practical guidance for founders, operators, and growing teams
Featured articles
Elevating Your Business: Expert Accounting & Advisory Beyond Big 4 Accounting
Meet Managing Partner, Thoko Kaseke, a highly accomplished CPA. With more than a decade of experience at accounting big 4 firms Deloitte and Earnest & Young.
Strategic Intelligence: Your Questions Answered
When should a business move from a bookkeeper to a Fractional CFO?
When your needs shift from “recording transactions” to “predicting the future.” If you are fundraising, navigating complex cash flow gaps, or require board-ready scenario modeling to guide a 12-month roadmap, you require the strategic oversight of a CFO rather than just a compliance-focused bookkeeper.
Can Kotso Consulting manage multi-state tax compliance?
Yes. We operate on a 100% cloud-native stack, allowing us to identify “economic nexus” and manage all federal, state, and local filings across all 50 states for businesses with a remote or distributed workforce.
How do you support businesses facing IRS audits or notices?
Led by our Tax Partner, we act as your technical advocate. We manage all direct communication with the IRS, handle document requests, and negotiate on your behalf.
What is the benefit of an S-Corp election for my business?
An S-Corp election can significantly reduce self-employment taxes. By paying yourself a “reasonable salary” through payroll, the remaining business profits can be taken as distributions, which are not subject to the 15.3% Social Security and Medicare taxes.
How does the Triple-A framework affect my daily workflow?
It removes you from the “back office.” Through our Assess, Align, and Accelerate phases, we automate your accounting systems and data flows so you can stop managing spreadsheets and start leading based on real-time financial intelligence.
What is included in your business financial advisory services?
Our advisory focuses on driving valuation. This includes custom KPI dashboarding, margin optimization, and monthly strategic “Pulse” meetings to ensure your operational spending aligns with your growth targets.
Do you offer both tax planning and tax preparation?
Yes. We believe preparation is only half the battle. We provide proactive 12-month tax mitigation planning to preserve wealth, alongside precise federal and state tax preparation for S-Corps, C-Corps, Partnerships, and LLCs.
Can you help with an IRS notice, audit, or back-tax collections?
Absolutely. Our Tax Partner specializes in IRS Representation and Resolution. We handle the “heavy lifting” of tax controversy, from responding to initial notices to defending your position in a full federal audit or resolving existing tax liens.
Can you help startups set up the right business structure?
es. We provide strategic entity selection advice. We analyze your goals—whether you’re looking for a simple pass-through LLC, an S-Corp for tax savings, or a C-Corp for venture capital readiness—to ensure you are structured for maximum efficiency.
How do we get started with Kotso Consulting?
The process begins with a 30-minute Discovery Call. We’ll discuss your current financial friction points, review your scaling goals, and determine which of our service line (CFO, Controller, or Tax Defense) provides the highest immediate ROI for your firm.
Ready to Turn Financial Chaos into Clarity?
Whether you are preparing for a capital raise, navigating a complex tax resolution, or scaling your operational infrastructure, you don’t have to fly blind. Partner with a firm that brings Big Four precision to your venture’s unique journey.