Stuart Wilson, ACMA CGMA Fractional CFO & Controller · AICPA Member
Tennessee has no tax on wage income, but the Franchise & Excise Tax — a dual levy combining a 6.5% excise tax on net earnings with a 0.25% franchise tax on net worth — creates substantial obligations for businesses. With Nashville's healthcare empire, a booming auto manufacturing sector, and the music industry, Tennessee's economy demands precise financial leadership. BlackpeakCFO delivers it, led by a CGMA with 24 years in professional finance.
No contracts · Cancel anytime · From $3,995/mo
Tennessee's dual F&E tax combines a 6.5% excise tax on net earnings with a 0.25% franchise tax on the greater of net worth or real and tangible property. We optimize both components and apply available credits to minimize your total obligation.
Tennessee's lack of tax on wage income is a major draw for high-earning professionals and business owners. We structure compensation and distributions to maximize this advantage across your entire financial picture.
Nashville is the nation's healthcare capital — home to HCA, Community Health Systems, and dozens of healthcare companies. We provide revenue-cycle management, M&A financial support, and health-system growth strategy.
Nissan and GM operate major plants in Tennessee. We provide tier-1 and tier-2 supplier financial management, production cost accounting, and supply-chain optimization.
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 Tennessee's Franchise & Excise Tax — both the 6.5% excise component and the 0.25% franchise component — and financial strategy for healthcare, auto manufacturing, and entertainment 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
Tennessee's 6.5% excise tax on net earnings, including apportionment for multi-state businesses and available credit applications.
The 0.25% franchise tax on the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee, with a $100 minimum.
Tennessee's 7% state sales tax — one of the highest — plus local components reaching 9.75%, with proper exemption management.
Tennessee's business tax (gross receipts tax) for certain business classifications, filed with local jurisdictions.
Filing the Tennessee annual report with the Secretary of State to maintain corporate good standing.
Nashville's HCA, CHS, Envision, and dozens of health companies make it the nation's healthcare capital. We provide revenue-cycle management, M&A financial support, and health-system strategy.
Nissan's Smyrna plant and GM's Spring Hill facility anchor auto manufacturing. We provide supplier financial management and production cost accounting.
Nashville's music industry spans labels, publishing, and live events. We manage royalty accounting, artist-entity financials, and entertainment business strategy.
Memphis's FedEx hub and Nashville's location drive logistics. We manage fleet financials, warehouse cost optimization, and 3PL accounting.
Tennessee's cattle, tobacco, and soybean production is significant. We manage seasonal cash-flow planning and commodity-price risk.
Nashville's tech scene is growing rapidly. We support companies with fundraising strategy, burn-rate management, and investor-ready financial reporting.
The F&E tax has two components: a 6.5% excise tax on net earnings and a 0.25% franchise tax on the greater of your Tennessee net worth or the book value of real and tangible property in Tennessee. Both are calculated independently. We optimize each component and apply credits to minimize your total liability.
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 revenue-cycle management, payer-contract financial analysis, M&A due diligence and integration, and growth-strategy financial modeling for Nashville's healthcare companies. Our experience spans hospitals, physician practices, and healthcare services companies.
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 fills that gap.
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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