Stuart Wilson, ACMA CGMA Fractional CFO & Controller · AICPA Member
Montana levies a 6.75% corporate income tax but has no general sales tax — one of only five states with that distinction. Combined with ranching, mining, energy production, and a booming tourism industry, Montana's economy requires financial leadership calibrated to wide-open spaces and resource-driven cycles. BlackpeakCFO provides it, led by a CGMA with 24 years in professional finance.
No contracts · Cancel anytime · From $3,995/mo
Montana's lack of sales tax creates advantages for certain business models. We help you structure operations to maximize this benefit while managing your corporate income tax and property tax obligations.
Montana's mining, timber, and energy sectors drive the economy. We provide production-level cost accounting, severance tax compliance, and commodity-hedging strategy for resource companies.
Montana's cattle ranches and wheat farms operate on vast scales. We deliver seasonal cash-flow management, grazing-lease financial planning, and USDA program compliance.
Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks drive Montana's tourism economy. We manage seasonal business finances, multi-property operations, and workforce-cost planning.
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 Montana's corporate income tax, property tax compliance, and financial planning for businesses benefiting from Montana's no-sales-tax environment.
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
Montana's 6.75% corporate income tax with water's-edge combined reporting and apportionment for multi-state businesses.
Montana's significant property tax on real and personal property, including agricultural land classification and industrial equipment assessment.
Severance and gross proceeds taxes on oil, gas, coal, and mineral production in Montana.
State income tax withholding across Montana's progressive brackets, quarterly filings, and annual reconciliation.
Filing the Montana annual report with the Secretary of State to maintain corporate good standing.
Montana's cattle and wheat operations span millions of acres. We provide ranch-level financial management, grazing-lease analysis, and commodity-price risk planning.
Montana's mining sector produces copper, gold, platinum, and palladium. We manage mine-level cost accounting, severance tax compliance, and environmental remediation planning.
National parks and ski resorts drive intense seasonal tourism. We provide off-season cash-flow bridging and multi-location resort financial management.
Montana's timber industry supports sawmills and wood products manufacturing. We handle harvest-cycle financial planning and stumpage cost accounting.
Montana's energy sector spans coal, wind, and hydroelectric power. We manage production-tax compliance and energy-project investment analysis.
Montana's dispersed population creates unique healthcare delivery challenges. We provide rural-healthcare financial strategy and critical-access hospital management.
Without a general sales tax, Montana businesses avoid collection, remittance, and compliance costs that businesses in other states face. For e-commerce and distribution companies, this can simplify operations significantly. We help you structure operations to maximize this advantage.
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 build financial models for the cattle cycle, manage grazing-lease economics, track USDA program compliance, and provide cash-flow forecasting that accounts for Montana's extreme seasonality and commodity-price volatility.
Businesses generating $1M–$30M in revenue see the greatest impact. You need real financial strategy but may not need a full-time CFO. Our fractional model delivers senior expertise affordably.
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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