
Allermi Background
Allermi is a direct-to-consumer telemedicine company that offers custom nasal sprays to people with rhinitis (nasal inflammation). Their patent-pending nasal spray contains multiple active ingredients that each work to treat different symptoms, providing comprehensive relief in one bottle. Allermi operates through multiple corporate entities, including a professional corporation for medical care, a management organization, and a pharmacy, creating a complex business structure requiring sophisticated financial management.
Get a ProposalAs Allermi grew to eight figures in revenue, their complex multi-entity business model created significant financial management challenges. Initially using a small local family office accounting firm, the company’s expanding operations demanded more sophisticated financial infrastructure. The multi-tiered corporate structure required specialized expertise that their previous solution couldn’t provide, leading to non-standardized financial reporting and messy accounting that would hinder future financing rounds or exit opportunities.
Graphite stepped in with a comprehensive outsourced finance solution specifically designed for multi-entity healthcare companies. Unlike their previous provider, Graphite brought deep experience with complex healthcare corporate structures, particularly the MSO/PC arrangement common in telehealth. The solution integrated tax services, FP&A, and bookkeeping under one roof, eliminating the inefficiency of translating between different financial service providers.
Key components of Graphite’s solution included:
- Implementation of GAAP-compliant financial processes across all entities
- Comprehensive tax strategy tailored to Allermi’s complex structure
- Modern communication systems using Slack for responsive support
- Clear financial guidance for non-financial leadership
- Consolidated reporting across multiple entities
A standout aspect of the partnership was Graphite’s responsiveness and clarity in communication, particularly valuable for leadership without deep financial backgrounds. The team prioritized explaining complex financial concepts clearly while providing expert guidance on healthcare-specific financial challenges.
The Results
The partnership with Graphite transformed Allermi’s financial operations from a “mom and pop shop operation” to a professional, standardized system ready to support their continued growth. With Graphite managing their multi-entity financial operations, Allermi achieved:
- GAAP-compliant financial statements prepared for future financing rounds or acquisition
- Elimination of cross-firm communication inefficiencies
- Clear financial reporting across their complex corporate structure
- Specialized tax guidance optimized for their business model
- Responsive support with quick turnaround times
Shani Bocian, Founder and CEO of Allermi, described the experience as transformative: “It’s been really great to get our accounting in tip-top shape, whether we’re preparing for the next round of financing or some other major finance event like an audit or a sale to have really clean accounting is totally imperative.”
The impact extended beyond Allermi, with Bocian recommending Graphite to other healthcare businesses with similar corporate structures: “I’ve actually referred quite a few other businesses over to Graphite who have signed on, mainly healthcare businesses who have the corporate structure that we have – this MSO/PC arrangement.”