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BlackpeakCFO Fractional Controller & CFO
Serving New Mexico Businesses

Fractional CFO & Controller
Services in New Mexico

New Mexico's Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) — a transaction tax on the seller that functions like a sales tax but applies to services — creates unique compliance challenges. Combined with a tiered corporate income tax, massive defense installations like Los Alamos and Sandia, and a significant oil & gas sector, New Mexico demands careful financial management. BlackpeakCFO provides it, led by a CGMA with 24 years in professional finance.

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No contracts · Cancel anytime · From $3,995/mo

ACMA CGMA
Chartered Global Management Accountant
24 Years
Professional Finance · ACMA CGMA
$2B+
Assets under management experience

Why New Mexico Businesses Need a Fractional CFO

Gross Receipts Tax Expertise

New Mexico's GRT applies to virtually all goods and services at combined rates up to 9%+. Unlike traditional sales tax, it is levied on the seller's gross receipts. We manage your GRT compliance across all applicable local jurisdictions and optimize your deductions.

Defense & Nuclear Sector Finance

Los Alamos National Laboratory, Sandia National Laboratories, and Kirtland AFB anchor a massive defense economy. We provide DCAA-compliant financial systems, DOE contract accounting, and security-clearance-level financial management.

Oil & Gas Financial Strategy

New Mexico's Permian Basin production is surging. We manage production accounting, severance tax compliance, and joint-venture financial oversight for oil & gas operations.

Tourism & Hospitality Finance

Santa Fe and Albuquerque drive significant tourism revenue. We provide seasonal cash-flow management and multi-location hospitality financial oversight.

What You Get Each Month

Everything a full-time CFO delivers — without the $250K salary.

Management Accounts by the 5th

Full P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement. US GAAP-compliant. Board-ready with variance commentary — not a raw trial balance.

KPI Dashboard

Revenue, gross margin, AR days, AP days, cash runway, burn rate. Updated live. Know where you stand before month-end.

13-Week Cash Flow Forecast

Rolling weekly cash forecast with scenario modelling. The document lenders and investors ask for — always current.

Tax & Compliance Oversight

We manage New Mexico's Gross Receipts Tax filings across all applicable jurisdictions, corporate income tax compliance, and financial strategy for defense, energy, and tourism businesses.

Monthly Strategy Call

45-minute call to review the numbers, flag risks, discuss opportunities. Like having a CFO in the room without the full-time overhead.

Budget vs. Actual Reporting

Monthly variance analysis so you know exactly where you're over or under plan — before it becomes a problem.

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New Mexico Pricing

No contracts. No hidden fees. Cancel with 30 days' notice.

Controller
$3,995/mo

Monthly management accounts, bank reconciliation, compliance tracking

  • Management accounts by the 5th
  • P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
  • Bank & credit card reconciliation
  • Gross Receipts Tax (GRT) management
  • Monthly strategy call
  • Deadline & compliance tracking
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Most Popular
CFO
$5,995/mo

Full strategic CFO — for businesses scaling past $5M

  • Everything in Controller
  • KPI dashboard (live)
  • 13-week cash flow forecast
  • Budget vs. actual reporting
  • Board pack preparation
  • Fortnightly strategy calls
  • Sales-tax nexus analysis
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CFO + Strategic
$8,995/mo

Multi-entity, M&A-ready, investor reporting

  • Everything in CFO
  • Multi-entity consolidation
  • M&A due diligence support
  • Investor & lender reporting
  • Weekly strategy calls
  • Custom financial models
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New Mexico-Specific Compliance We Handle

Gross Receipts Tax

Monthly GRT filings across applicable local jurisdictions, with proper application of deductions, exemptions, and rate calculations.

Corporate Income Tax

New Mexico's tiered corporate income tax at rates from 4.8% to 5.9%, including apportionment for multi-state businesses.

Oil & Gas Severance Tax

Severance tax and conservation tax compliance for oil, gas, and mineral production operations.

Withholding & Payroll Tax

State income tax withholding across progressive brackets, quarterly filings, and annual reconciliation.

Biennial Report Filing

Filing the New Mexico biennial report with the Secretary of State to maintain corporate good standing.

Industries We Serve in New Mexico

Defense & Nuclear

Los Alamos and Sandia Labs drive billions in federal spending. We provide DOE contract accounting, DCAA compliance, and classified-program financial management.

Oil & Gas

New Mexico's Permian Basin and San Juan Basin production is nationally significant. We manage production accounting, severance tax, and joint-venture financial oversight.

Tourism & Hospitality

Santa Fe, Albuquerque, and Carlsbad Caverns drive tourism. We provide seasonal financial planning and multi-property management.

Agriculture

New Mexico's cattle, dairy, and chile production face unique water-scarcity financial challenges. We manage agricultural financial planning and USDA compliance.

Aerospace

Virgin Galactic's Spaceport America and military aerospace programs drive the sector. We handle government contract financials and space-industry cost accounting.

Healthcare

Presbyterian Healthcare and UNM Health serve the state. We provide revenue-cycle management and healthcare financial strategy.

Questions New Mexico Business Owners Ask

How does New Mexico's Gross Receipts Tax differ from sales tax?

GRT is imposed on the seller rather than the buyer, and it applies to nearly all business activities including services. Combined state and local rates can exceed 9%. Unlike sales tax, GRT deductions (not exemptions) reduce your taxable base. We manage your deductions and filings across all applicable jurisdictions.

Do I still need a CPA if I hire a fractional CFO?

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.

Can you handle DOE and national-lab contract financials?

Yes — we set up and maintain financial systems compliant with DOE order requirements, manage indirect rate structures, and ensure your cost accounting meets the stringent standards required by national laboratory prime contracts and subcontracts.

What size company benefits from a fractional CFO?

Businesses generating $1M–$30M in revenue see the greatest impact. You need strategic financial leadership but may not justify a full-time CFO. Our fractional model delivers that expertise.

How quickly can you start?

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.

New Mexico Resources

Guide
New Mexico GRT Compliance Guide for 2026
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Checklist
New Mexico Business Tax Checklist
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Insight
Financial Strategy for New Mexico Defense Contractors
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