Compass East announced today that it was named to the Inc. 5000 list, a prestigious annual ranking of America’s fastest-growing private companies. Launched in 1982, the Inc. 5000 list measures revenue over three fiscal years to develop a ranking of companies that demonstrate entrepreneurial success and high potential for future growth.
Compass East, which delivers tech-enabled finance and accounting services for high-growth businesses, debuted at number 4,773 on the Inc. 5000 2024 list. The firm also landed at #80 in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN area, #126 in the state of Tennessee, and #277 in Financial Services. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Compass East has worked with 250+ clients since 2013, focusing on technology/SaaS organizations, high-growth professional services firms, healthcare providers and clinics, and startups.
“It’s an honor and a privilege to land a spot on the Inc. 5000 list alongside so many other accomplished businesses that are making a significant impact in their industries and communities. Our growth in recent years has only increased our ability to achieve Compass East’s mission: growing businesses with people we admire. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Inc. and congratulations to my fellow honorees,” said Compass East Cofounder and President Dan McCarthy, who was recently named to Nashville Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list.
In recent years, Compass East has increased staff by over 40% and grown client count by nearly 50%. The firm has focused on growing its bookkeeping division and building out KPI development and cash flow forecasting capabilities. Those efforts have paid off. Since 2021, Compass East clients have secured over $20 million in additional capital, and four companies have sold for a total of over $150 million in value.
“Making the Inc. 5000 list is a testament to how successful our team has been in helping high-growth businesses chart their growth to financial success,” said Mark Leister, Vice President of Operations at Compass East. “Our bottom-up approach to delivering finance and accounting services has proven effective across industries and markets, establishing Compass East as a trusted partner for financial services.”
About Compass East
Compass East delivers tech-enabled finance and accounting services for high-growth businesses. We help companies establish a scalable financial operation through timely, relevant data; efficient, tech-enabled processes, and in-depth analysis and insights. Our service teams bridge the gap between accounting and finance, handling everything from basic bookkeeping through Controller-level oversight.