Stuart Wilson, ACMA CGMA Fractional CFO & Controller · AICPA Member
Michigan's flat 4.25% individual income tax and 6% Corporate Income Tax (CIT) create a manageable but nuanced tax environment. As the heart of America's auto industry and a growing tech hub in Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan businesses need financial leadership that can handle both legacy manufacturing and startup innovation. BlackpeakCFO delivers both, led by a CGMA with 24 years in professional finance.
No contracts · Cancel anytime · From $3,995/mo
Michigan's 6% CIT plus city-level income taxes in 24 cities (including Detroit at 2%) create layered obligations. We manage your filings across all applicable jurisdictions and optimize your total Michigan tax position.
Detroit's Big Three and their massive supplier networks require sophisticated cost accounting, platform-level financial planning, and EV-transition investment analysis. We deliver it.
Michigan's auto industry is investing billions in electric vehicle production. We provide capital project financial planning, incentive optimization, and supply-chain restructuring analysis for the EV transition.
Ann Arbor and Detroit's tech renaissance spans mobility, AI, and health tech. We support high-growth companies with fundraising strategy, burn-rate management, and board reporting.
Everything a full-time CFO delivers — without the $250K salary.
Full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement. US GAAP-compliant. Board-ready with variance commentary — not a raw trial balance.
Revenue, gross margin, AR days, AP days, cash runway, burn rate. Updated live. Know where you stand before month-end.
Rolling weekly cash forecast with scenario modelling. The document lenders and investors ask for — always current.
We manage Michigan's Corporate Income Tax compliance, city-level income taxes, and financial strategy for auto manufacturing, technology, and agriculture businesses.
45-minute call to review the numbers, flag risks, discuss opportunities. Like having a CFO in the room without the full-time overhead.
Monthly variance analysis so you know exactly where you're over or under plan — before it becomes a problem.
No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel with 30 days' notice.
Monthly management accounts, bank reconciliation, compliance tracking
Full strategic CFO — for businesses scaling past $5M
Multi-entity, M&A-ready, investor reporting
Michigan's 6% CIT filing including apportionment, unitary combined reporting, and quarterly estimated payments.
Michigan's 6% sales tax compliance, including industrial processing exemptions critical for manufacturers.
Compliance with city-level income taxes in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and 22 other Michigan cities.
State income tax withholding at the flat 4.25% rate, city tax withholding, and quarterly reconciliation.
Filing the Michigan annual report with the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA).
Detroit's Big Three and thousands of suppliers form the backbone of Michigan's economy. We provide platform-level cost accounting, supplier-tier financial management, and EV-transition investment analysis.
Ann Arbor's tech ecosystem and Detroit's startup revival span mobility tech, AI, and SaaS. We deliver financial leadership for high-growth companies navigating fundraising and scaling.
Michigan's diverse agriculture — cherries, blueberries, dairy, and more — generates billions. We manage seasonal cash-flow planning and commodity-price risk.
Michigan's Great Lakes coastline and ski resorts drive seasonal tourism. We provide cash-flow bridging and multi-location hospitality financial management.
Michigan Medicine, Beaumont, and Spectrum Health anchor the state's healthcare sector. We provide revenue-cycle management and system-level financial strategy.
Detroit's urban revitalization drives significant development. We manage project financials, tax-increment financing compliance, and investor reporting.
Twenty-four Michigan cities levy their own income taxes, with Detroit at 2% for residents and 1% for nonresidents. If you operate or have employees in these cities, you have additional withholding and filing obligations. We manage compliance across all applicable city jurisdictions.
Absolutely — and we work alongside your CPA rather than replacing them. Your CPA handles tax preparation and filing, while we provide strategic financial leadership, forecasting, and day-to-day financial oversight. Most clients find this combination delivers both compliance accuracy and forward-looking financial strategy.
We provide capital project financial planning for EV production lines, analyze available federal and state incentives, model supply-chain restructuring costs, and develop long-range financial forecasts for companies transitioning from ICE to EV platforms.
Businesses generating $1M–$30M in revenue see the greatest impact. You need real financial strategy but may not justify a full-time CFO. Our fractional model provides senior-level expertise at a fraction of the cost.
Most engagements begin within two weeks of signing. We use a structured onboarding process to get up to speed on your financials, systems, and goals so we can deliver value from day one.
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