Blackfin Accounting

Bookkeeping · Tax · Payroll

Your accountant should call you back. We do.

Bookkeeping, tax, and payroll for service businesses in Bozeman and across Montana. Know what you made, what you owe, and what you can spend, without chasing anyone for answers. We reply within one business day, all year, and we make switching easy.

A 15-minute call. No pressure, just a clear next step.

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Sound familiar?

You run a busy business. Your numbers shouldn't be a mystery.

  • You're busy every week, but you're not sure you're actually making money.
  • You need an answer before a big decision, and your accountant takes days to call back.
  • A tax bill shows up in April and wipes out cash you'd planned to use.
  • Your evenings and weekends go to receipts and paperwork instead of your family.

None of that means you picked wrong. It means your accountant is juggling too many clients.

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What's changed

Accounting firms are stretched thin.

Many are short on staff, raising fees, or selling to private equity. Smaller clients feel it first, through slower replies and less attention. The fix isn't fighting for your current accountant's time. It's moving to a team with room for you.

Why Blackfin

Know what you made. Know what you owe. Get answers fast.

Fast answers

Ask a question, get an answer within one business day. All year, tax season included.

Switching is easy

Moving from your current accountant sounds like a hassle. We do the legwork, so you don't have to.

One team

Your books, taxes, and payroll handled by one team. One number to call, and nobody pointing fingers.

Built for service businesses

Your business sells skill and time. We show you which jobs, cases, chairs, or deals actually make you money.

Chris Kimbell, founder of Blackfin Accounting

A note from Chris

Before Blackfin, I spent twelve years building and running an IT company here in Bozeman. What I wanted most from my accountant was simple: answers when I needed them, and help planning ahead. I built Blackfin to be that team for other service business owners. And with a background in IT and cybersecurity, we take care of your data the way it deserves.

Chris Kimbell, Founder

More about Blackfin

Services

What we handle

Bookkeeping

Every month, a clear picture of what came in, what went out, and what you kept.

Catch-up and clean-up

Months or years behind? We get you current, so you can stop dreading it.

Tax and tax advisory

Business tax returns plus planning through the year, so you know what's coming before April.

Payroll

Your team gets paid right and on time, and the filings get done.

How it works

Switching is simple.

  1. Book a 15-minute call.

    Tell us how your business runs and where things stand.

  2. We make switching easy.

    We do the legwork of moving your records over.

  3. Every month, you know where you stand.

    Clear numbers, and a team that answers when you call.

Book a call

Who we work with

Built for businesses that sell skill and time.

  • Contractors and trades
  • Law firms
  • Dental and medical practices
  • Real estate teams

Most of our clients bring in $100K to $10M a year, have employees on payroll, and want monthly books, not just a tax return.

You always know where your numbers stand.

Without Blackfin

  • Guessing whether you made money
  • Tax bills that wreck your plans
  • Waiting days for answers
  • Nights and weekends on paperwork

With Blackfin

  • Know what you made every month
  • Know what's coming before April
  • Answers within one business day
  • Your evenings back
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What clients say

Real reviews from real clients.

Blackfin has been great for our small business! Christine has been a rockstar bookkeeper and adapted well to our unique structure. I highly recommend them. Chris has been especially helpful in streamlining our process with automation suggestions and paperless options.
Lindsay
Great trustworthy company. Makes running my business so much easier knowing my bookkeeping is in order. Would highly recommend!
Bethany
I've worked with Chris for a number of months now and he and his team have been an incredible help. Highly professional, great communicators and fun personalities. Highly recommend!
Wayne

Common questions

Quick answers

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What does it cost?

It depends on what you need. We'll learn about your business on a quick call, then give you a clear quote.

How hard is it to switch?

That's why we handle it. Tell us where things stand, and we take it from there.

Can you help if my books are behind?

Yes. Whether you're a few months or a few years behind, we get your books accurate and current. It's often the first step before monthly bookkeeping.

How soon can you start?

Once we have the information and access we need, we can usually start within a few days to a week.

Let's talk

Every business is different. Let's talk about yours.

Book a 15-minute call. We'll learn how your business runs, then give you a clear quote.

406-404-8955

Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Mountain Time

We reply within one business day.

What happens next

  1. Send the form. It takes about a minute.
  2. We reach out to set up a 15-minute call.
  3. You get a clear quote. No pressure.