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Accounting & CFO Services for Life Sciences Companies
Strategic Financial Support for Biotech, Medical Device, and Health Innovation Firms
Innovation in the life sciences sector moves fast—and so do the financial complexities. From R&D credits and clinical trial accounting to investor reporting and global compliance, biotech and medical device companies need more than a bookkeeper. They need a partner who understands the business of science.
At Berndt CPA, we specialize in accounting, tax, and CFO services for life sciences companies. Whether you’re preparing for Series A, managing clinical stage development, or scaling to commercialization, we deliver the financial clarity and strategy to move your science—and your business—forward.
End-to-End Financial Services for Life Sciences
We provide comprehensive support across every stage of the life sciences lifecycle, from startup to IPO.
R&D Tax Credit Optimization
Identify and capture federal and state R&D tax credits. Our team helps you maximize refundable credits and reduce cash burn.
Fund & Grant Accounting
Track and report on NIH grants, SBIR/STTR funds, and private capital across multiple sources and cost centers.
Financial Budgeting & Scenario Planning
Build dynamic models for preclinical, clinical, and commercialization phases. Prepare investor-ready projections.
Audit-Ready Financial Statements
Ensure your financials are compliant and defensible for board review, investor due diligence, or annual audit preparation.
Multi-Entity & International Compliance
Manage foreign subsidiaries, intercompany transactions, and IP ownership across borders—especially relevant for global IP structuring.
Strategic CFO Services
Our fractional CFOs support strategic decision-making, capital raise planning, clinical burn rate forecasting, and long-term growth planning.
System & Tech Stack Implementation
Integrate accounting platforms like QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage and data management systems.
Why Life Sciences Leaders Choose Berndt CPA
- Industry Expertise – We understand biotech burn rates, pre-revenue modeling, CRO contracts, and milestone-based revenue.
- Investor-Ready Deliverables – Clean books, cap table alignment, and presentation-ready financials for board or investor use.
- Strategic Insight – We go beyond the books to deliver insights that support your next round, trial milestone, or audit.
Who We Serve in Life Sciences
We support:
- Biotech & Pharmaceutical Startups
- Medical Device Developers
- Healthtech & Diagnostics Firms
- Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)
- Nutraceutical & Genomics Companies
- Lab-Based and IP-Driven Ventures
- SBIR/STTR Grant Recipients
- VC-Backed Pre-Revenue Companies
Advance Your Science With Financial Precision
Whether you’re pre-seed or post-Series B, Berndt CPA supports your scientific mission with accounting and strategic insight designed for life sciences success.
Schedule a Consultation and discover how we help life sciences innovators bring clarity to complexity—and capital to discovery.