Partnership – Walk an Extra Mile
We go beyond transactions to build lasting relationships. Whether for clients or our teams, we proactively solve problems, create impact, and always add value.
About Finsmart
19+ Years Building the World's Most Trusted Accounting Teams
Founded in Pune, India in 2007. Serving CPA firms, SMBs, and enterprises across the US, UK, Europe, and UAE.
Founded 2007
300+ Active Clients
200+ Professionals
4 Global Regions
100+ CPA Firms
Our Story
From Pune
Trusted Worldwide
Finsmart Accounting was founded in 2007 by Shhalaka Joshi, an entrepreneur with deep financial expertise who grew up around international business through her family's Electronica Group. She recognised that businesses, multinational companies setting up in India and Indian entrepreneurs, were struggling with accounting and compliance, and that traditional CA firms lacked the structure for timely, global-ready financial reporting. Finsmart was her answer.
The next leap came when Shhalaka partnered with Maanoj Shah, serial entrepreneur and founder of 10-CFO, with CXO experience across hospitality, technology, healthcare, and consulting. Together they engineered the Accounting Seat: a plug-and-play model giving CPA firms and corporate finance teams access to pre-vetted, pre-trained accounting professionals. No shared pools, no vendor friction. Just a dedicated seat inside your practice.
What started as a firm of 40 now stands at 200+ professionals serving 300+ clients, including 100+ CPA and accounting firms, across the US, UK, Europe and UAE. Every phase of that growth was driven by one belief: the best way to support an accounting firm is to become part of it.
Pune, India: Delivery Center
Founded
Finsmart Accounting Launched
Started as a 3-person bookkeeping firm in Pune.
2007
2012
First 50 Clients
US CPA Firm Focus Established
Pivoted to serving US CPA and accounting firms exclusively.
10 Years
Reached 100 Team Members
Expanded service lines to include AP, AR, CFO services.
2017
2022
Global Reach
Serving USA, UK, Europe & UAE
First clients in the UAE and expanded UK operations.
Today
200+ Professionals, 500+ Client Firms
Recognised on G2, Clutch, and CPA Practice Advisor.
2025
Leadership
The Team Behind Finsmart
Shhalaka Joshi
Founder & Director of Operations
With over 15 years in US accounting operations, Shhalaka built Finsmart from the ground up—creating a firm that blends Indian accounting talent with American business precision. She oversees all delivery teams and client satisfaction.
Maanoj Shah
Co-Founder & Director of Growth
Maanoj leads strategic partnerships and business development. His deep understanding of CPA firm workflows has shaped Finsmart's service model into one of the most trusted offshore staffing solutions in the US.
Kshitij Pathak
Head of Operational Excellence
Kshitij architects the processes and quality systems that keep Finsmart's delivery consistent at scale. He introduced the ISO-grade review workflows now standard across all client engagements.
Sharvari Gandhi
VP US Taxation
A licensed EA with expertise spanning individual, partnership, and corporate tax returns, Sharvari leads Finsmart's US tax practice and ensures every return meets the highest compliance standards.
Chirag Patel
Head of Marketing
Chirag oversees Finsmart's brand, digital presence, and growth marketing. He combines deep accounting-industry knowledge with modern inbound strategies to connect CPAs and SMBs with the right staffing solutions.
What Drives Us
Our Mission & Vision
Our Mission
We empower businesses and finance teams with global talent and technology to drive growth, efficiency, and transformation.
Our Vision
Accelerating Growth with Smart Talent & Technology.
Core Values
The Principles Behind Our Work
Five values guide every hire we make, every client we onboard, and every deliverable we produce.
Authenticity – Be Real, Be Humble
We celebrate people for who they truly are. No pretense, just talent, skills, and teamwork. Stay real, stay grounded, and respect everyone around you.
Agility – Fast, Flexible, and Responsive
Speed and adaptability define us. We act fast, remain flexible, and ensure our clients feel like we are right there with them, no matter where they are.
Trust – Integrity and Confidentiality
Trust is the foundation of our work. We uphold the highest standards of integrity, safeguard data, and build lasting relationships based on transparency and confidentiality.
Joy – Fun and Care
Work should be exciting. We bring energy, celebrate milestones, and create a positive work culture, because happy people do their best work.