Automated Bookkeeping Powered by AI for Founders
Finlens layers AI automation on top of QuickBooks so your books stay current, accurate, and ready without manual reconciliations.
Manual Bookkeeping Is Killing Your Focus
Stale Books Every Month
Your financial data is always days behind. You can't answer basic VC questions without chasing your accountant first.
Hours Lost to Manual Categorization
Tagging transactions one by one eats hours you don't have. Volume grows faster than any manual process can keep up.
Tax Season Panic Every Year
Uncategorized expenses and unreconciled accounts pile up quietly. By tax time, cleaning up the mess takes weeks not hours.
Automated Bookkeeping That Works on QuickBooks
Finlens sits on top of your existing QuickBooks setup and automates transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and month-end close. No migration, no stale reports, no manual data entry.
AI Transaction Categorization
Every transaction is auto-categorized at first pass using GL logic and your historical patterns. Books stay current without manual tagging, so your financials reflect reality the moment transactions clear.
Automated Bank Reconciliation
Finlens automatically matches bank statement entries against QuickBooks records and flags any discrepancies. The most tedious step in monthly close runs in the background, not on your to-do list.
Real-Time QuickBooks Sync
Categorized transactions, journal entries, bills, and invoices sync bidirectionally with QuickBooks in real time. Finlens augments your existing setup rather than replacing it, so there is zero migration friction.
Burn Rate and Runway Dashboard
A live view of burn rate, runway, MRR, ARR, vendor spend, and cash flow in one place. Built around the metrics founders actually need, not accounting jargon from a general ledger.
Real-Time Financial Reports
Auto-generated P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements that are always current. No waiting for your accountant to compile a PDF. Pull reports the moment you need them for a board meeting or investor update.
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How It Works
Get started in minutes, not months.
Connect QuickBooks
Finlens reads your GL and identifies accrual-eligible transactions
Review AI-Generated Schedules
Finlens auto-builds prepaid, deferred revenue, and amortization schedules; your team reviews and approves
Entries Post Automatically at Month-End
Journal entries sync to QuickBooks on schedule; close faster, audit trail preserved
Why Choose Finlens
Why teams choose Finlens.
Works on Top of QuickBooks
No migration. No new GL. Finlens augments the tools your team already uses — real-time two-way sync means your QuickBooks data is always current.
80%+ Less Manual Bookkeeping
AI categorization, automated reconciliation, and smart schedules replace the spreadsheet work that eats your team’s hours.
Backed by Y Combinator & Accel
Built in San Francisco by a team that understands accounting workflows. Trusted by firms and founders scaling fast.
12,000+ Bank Connections
Connect every bank account, credit card, and financial tool your clients use. Powered by Plaid.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Finlens replace QuickBooks?
No. Finlens is designed to work on top of QuickBooks, not replace it. It adds an AI automation layer over your existing QBO setup so categorization, reconciliation, and reporting happen automatically. Your books, your accountant, and your existing QuickBooks data stay exactly where they are. There is no migration required and no disruption to your current workflow.
How does automated bookkeeping actually work in Finlens?
Finlens connects to your bank accounts and QuickBooks, then uses AI to categorize each transaction based on GL logic and your historical patterns. Reconciliation runs automatically in the background. The result is that your books stay current without you manually touching a single transaction. Any categorization you correct teaches the system, so accuracy improves over time.
What bank accounts and financial tools does Finlens connect to?
Finlens supports over 1,100 bank and financial tool integrations, including major banks, credit cards, Ramp, and Stripe. It also supports multi-currency bank account tracking, which is useful for founders running US LLCs with international accounts.
Is there a free plan available for early-stage founders?
Yes. Finlens offers a Starter plan at $0 per month for businesses with up to $50,000 in monthly expenses. The AI Accounting plan is $49 per month for up to $100,000 in monthly expenses. A Flexible Plan with a dedicated CPA and monthly bookkeeping service is also available at custom pricing.
Can Finlens handle Stripe revenue and subscription tracking?
Yes. Finlens automatically pulls in Stripe data, calculates gross revenue, separates fees and refunds, and reconciles payouts. It also breaks annual subscription payments into monthly recognized revenue, which is essential for accurate MRR tracking and GAAP-compliant reporting without a manual spreadsheet step.