“The Day I Fired My Accountant and Hired a Fin”

Why One Small Business Owner Jumped Ship—And How Blackfin Accounting Changed Everything

By the time Steve the Electrician finished his third coffee and his fifth follow-up email to his accountant, he realized something.

He was doing more chasing than his Labrador.

Steve, like many small business owners, didn’t ask for much. Just someone to keep his books clean, answer his tax questions before April 14th, and maybe return an email before the next presidential election. Was that too much?

Apparently, it was.

Welcome to the world of modern business ownership—where service is king, time is currency, and your accountant ghosting you mid-quarter is not just annoying… it's financially dangerous.

That’s where Blackfin Accounting swims in.

Who Is Blackfin, Anyway?

At Blackfin Accounting, we’re not your typical accounting firm. We don’t disappear after tax season, take six days to reply, or send you cryptic financial reports that require a Ph.D. in hieroglyphics.

We’re your all-in-one financial partner—your co-pilot in profit, your spreadsheet superhero, your peace-of-mind provider. We specialize in helping service-based businesses—people like Steve: electricians, lawyers, realtors, dentists, home inspectors, landscapers, and wellness pros. If you provide a service, we provide the financial clarity.

And we do it with:

• Meticulous bookkeeping that doesn’t miss a decimal.

• Expert tax strategy that uncovers every legal deduction and credit.

• Lightning-fast, friendly service that makes you wonder if we sleep (don’t worry—we do, just efficiently).

Our clients don’t just pay for accounting services—they gain peace of mind, profitability, and clarity.

Steve’s Breaking Point

Back to Steve.

Steve ran a busy, growing electrical business in the Pacific Northwest. His days were filled with wiring jobs, estimates, and explaining to customers why their ceiling fan wasn’t haunted—it just needed a new capacitor. At night, Steve tried to organize his finances, but something always felt off.

His old accountant, let’s call him "Jim the Vanisher," would respond to emails with one-word answers. Reports arrived late. One year, Steve didn’t even know what his tax bill was until April 13. Jim’s motto seemed to be: If it's urgent, it can wait.

Then Steve got audited.

Don’t worry—it wasn’t serious. But it was stressful. Turns out a few missed write-offs and forgotten forms had slipped through the cracks. Jim said: “These things happen.” Steve said: “Not anymore.”

Steve needed someone who didn’t just crunch numbers. He needed someone who knew his business, could help him grow it, and would pick up the phone before his blood pressure did.

Enter: Blackfin Accounting.

Now, full disclosure—Steve is fictional. But his frustrations? Very real. These are exactly the kinds of concerns we hear from business owners reaching out to us every week. The names and trades may change, but the pain points stay the same: slow communication, sloppy work, missed savings, and a growing sense of financial uncertainty. That’s the problem we solve.

What Made Steve Switch?

Steve didn’t want the cheapest firm—he wanted the right one.

He’d heard about Blackfin from a friend in real estate who claimed, “They actually respond to emails, and they saved me enough on taxes last year to fund my new website and a vacation to Tahoe.”

Steve was intrigued. He scheduled a call.

What he got was:

• A real conversation with a tax pro who understood service businesses

• A free diagnostic review that found $8,400 in missed deductions

• A plan to streamline his monthly books and prep for tax season all year long

Steve didn’t just feel heard—he felt valued.

Why Clients Stick With Blackfin

Clients like Steve stay with Blackfin because we aren’t reactive—we’re proactive.

Here’s what we do differently:

🧠 We Plan Ahead

You won’t just hear from us during tax season. We check in year-round, offering advice to help you stay tax-optimized, not tax-surprised.

⚡ We Respond—Fast

We reply to most questions within 24 hours. Not 24 business days. Not when Mercury leaves retrograde.

🔍 We Know Your Industry

Our team specializes in service-based businesses. We know what you can deduct, how your cash flow ebbs and flows, and what strategies make the most sense for your field.

💬 We Speak Human

No jargon. No confusing lingo. We explain your finances in a way that makes sense—so you can make smarter decisions, faster.

💡 We Help You Save (Time & Money)

Clients often save several times our fee in taxes and efficiency gains. And they sleep better at night, knowing we're keeping an expert eye on everything.

But Wait, There’s More: The Blackfin Bonus

We’re not here to be “just another accounting firm.” We’re here to be your most valuable business partner.

When you work with Blackfin, you get:

• One team handling both bookkeeping and taxes—so nothing slips through the cracks

• Experts who care enough to say, “Here’s how you can save even more”

• A firm that scales with you—from your first $100K in revenue to $10M and beyond

We don't just want you to file your taxes. We want to help you grow, streamline your finances, and finally feel like someone’s got your back.

From Frustration to Freedom: Steve’s 6-Month Update

Six months after joining Blackfin, Steve reports:

• His books are always up to date

• He understands his numbers better than ever before

• His tax plan is locked in early

• He doesn’t miss Jim one bit

“I didn’t realize how bad it was until I saw how good it could be,” Steve said. “Now I can focus on my business—and sleep.”

He even recommended us to his friend Maria, a chiropractor, who’d been DIY-ing her QuickBooks and second-guessing every entry. We got her cleaned up, straightened out, and on a plan that makes sense for her growing clinic.

Is It Time You Fired Your Jim?

If you’re tired of chasing your accountant, wondering what’s going on with your books, or hoping your tax bill won’t come as a surprise, maybe it’s time for a change.

Maybe it’s time to call Blackfin.

✅ We’re responsive

✅ We specialize in service businesses

✅ We help you keep more of your hard-earned money

✅ And yes, we’re actually fun to work with

Let’s have a no-pressure conversation and see how we can help you do better. You might not be Steve. But if you’ve ever felt ignored by your accountant, confused by your numbers, or frustrated by last-minute chaos… you might become Steve if you don’t switch soon.

In Summary: Why Blackfin?

Because we believe business owners deserve:

• Clear answers

• Accurate books

• Smart tax strategies

• And a financial team that cares as much as they do

That’s Blackfin Accounting.

Let’s clean up your books, optimize your taxes, and make this year your most profitable yet.

Ready to make the switch?

Call us at 406-404-8955.