Gustavo is a member of AAFCPAs’ Outsourced Accounting & Fractional CFO (OAFC) practice, where he works with nonprofit organizations to strengthen accounting operations and financial reporting. He helps clients establish reliable financial records, resolve accounting issues, and improve efficiency through account cleanups, software training, and process improvements. Working closely with organizational leadership, he brings structure to day-to-day financial processes, helping teams maintain compliance, gain greater visibility into financial performance, and make well-informed decisions.
Gustavo leads outsourced accounting engagements and works closely with CFOs, controllers, and business owners to address both operational and strategic financial needs. From monthly close activities and financial reporting reviews to budgeting and forecasting efforts, his work helps leadership understand performance and plan with confidence. Drawing on experience with account cleanups, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives, he helps clients strengthen internal controls, improve accuracy, and create more efficient accounting workflows. Beyond this, Gustavo mentors team members, oversees the timely delivery of client work, and contributes to training initiatives.
Serving as a central point of coordination for client engagements, Gustavo helps keep projects moving and communication clear among AAFCPAs’ teams and client stakeholders. He collaborates with client leadership on financial reporting, audit preparation, and operational initiatives that strengthen financial management and support organizational goals. His experience spans a variety of accounting and financial management platforms, including Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, BILL, Ramp, and Expensify, enabling him to adapt to each client’s operating environment and support efficient, technology-enabled accounting processes.
Gustavo joined AAFCPAs in 2021 and speaks both English and Portuguese. He is currently pursuing his CPA license. Gustavo has a passion for teaching and, outside of the office, serves as a Sunday School instructor at his church.
Education
University of Massachusetts, Lowell– Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, cum laude
Professional and Civic Associations
Articles by GUSTAVO
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