Marissa (Mari) Matsusaka, CPA, is the owner of Buds CFO and specializes in small business bookkeeping and CFO services. She is committed to supporting small business owners by taking the administrative burden of accounting off their shoulders, allowing them more time to focus on what they do best. Her services include bookkeeping tasks such as account reconciliation, monthly closing procedures, and reporting, as well as CFO-level support in budgeting, analysis, and providing personalized insights.

Born and raised in Honolulu, Mari is a licensed CPA in both Hawaii and Nevada. She holds a dual BBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and brings experience in tax, audit, and accounting management from top accounting firms and a large nonprofit. Her diverse background gives her a deep understanding of the unique challenges businesses face, allowing her to offer practical and strategic financial guidance.