Karin Petrin, Founder

Karifin Partners, LLC was founded on a simple idea: that small businesses, nonprofits, and local governments deserve the same level of strategic financial guidance as large corporations — delivered with partnership, practicality, and care.

The company’s roots trace back more than two decades, when founder Karin Petrin began providing bookkeeping and financial support to small organizations in Northern New England. Her early work combined technical accounting expertise with a knack for helping entrepreneurs and mission-driven organizations build systems that could grow with them. What started as a local bookkeeping and web design service evolved into a broader practice integrating financial analysis, business advising, and operational support — the foundation of what would become Karifin Partners.

Over the years, the firm’s scope expanded to include grant administration, fractional CFO services, and executive financial management. The Karifin team has managed millions of dollars in public and private funding, supported multi-departmental budgets, and advised clients through audits, reorganizations, and strategic planning efforts. That hands-on experience, combined with deep knowledge of government and nonprofit operations, gives the firm a unique understanding of both the technical and human sides of finance.

Before formalizing Karifin Partners, Karin’s leadership experiences included managing municipal and tribal finances, directing small business development programs, and teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship through university and statewide initiatives. Those roles shaped the firm’s philosophy: that strong financial systems are the foundation of every successful mission, and that education and empowerment are just as important as the numbers themselves.

Today, Karifin Partners provides a full spectrum of financial management and advisory services to clients across the U.S. The firm continues to grow through trusted relationships, transparent communication, and a commitment to accuracy and accountability. Whether implementing grant tracking systems, cleaning up financial records, or acting as a long-term CFO partner, Karifin Partners focuses on building clarity and confidence for every client it serves.

At its heart, Karifin Partners remains what it was at the start — a partner in your success. Or, as the team likes to say: You run the business. We run the numbers.