Strategic Financial Leadership for Cannabis Operators
Exhale Consulting Services helps dispensaries and multi-state operators protect margins, navigate 280E, and scale profitably with fractional CFO guidance.
Built for Cannabis Operators Who Need Real Financial Leadership
Exhale Consulting Services started with a simple observation: cannabis operators running $1M to $20M in revenue were drowning in complexity. They had bookkeepers managing data entry, but no one focused on strategy. No one protecting margins under 280E. No one preparing them for audits or helping them scale profitably. We built Exhale to be the fractional CFO partner that cannabis businesses in Albany and beyond actually need. Our approach combines tax strategy, 280E inventory management, cash flow oversight, and integrated financial systems into one comprehensive framework. We don't just process numbers. We help you understand them, control them, and use them to grow.
Cannabis financial expertise you can rely on
Meet the specialists behind Exhale Consulting Services. We bring deep cannabis industry knowledge and CPA credentials to protect your margins and scale your operation.
Founder & Lead CPA
Lead CPA
Specializes in cannabis tax strategy and 280E compliance. Guides dispensaries and multi-state operators through complex inventory management and margin protection strategies.
Financial Systems & Bookkeeping Lead
Financial Systems Specialist
Integrates accounting systems and oversees bookkeeping for cannabis operators. Ensures clean financial records that support both profitability and audit readiness.
Cannabis operators trust Exhale with their financials
Dispensary and multi-state operators rely on us to protect margins, simplify 280E, and scale profitably.
Exhale caught inventory cost issues we missed for months. Their 280E strategy saved us thousands, and now our margins are transparent.
James Rivera
Owner, multi-unit dispensary operator
We were drowning in bookkeeping. Exhale integrated everything into one system. Now I actually understand my cash flow.
Tanya Patel
Operator, Albany-area dispensary
Their tax planning protected us during our audit. No surprises, no penalties. That's peace of mind.
Marcus Thompson
CFO, regional multi-state operator
Fractional CFO services meant we got strategic guidance without the full-time salary. Exhale scaled with our growth.
Lisa Chen
Co-founder, emerging cannabis retailer
They made 280E manageable. No more guessing which expenses qualify. Our accountant actually explained what was happening.
David Ortiz
Owner, single-location dispensary
Moving to a new state felt impossible until Exhale handled the compliance and setup. They know the landscape.
Rachel Goldman
Expansion director, multi-state cannabis group
The real impact of strategic financial leadership
Exhale Consulting Services helps cannabis operators protect margins, navigate complex tax rules, and scale profitably without the overhead of a full finance team.
$1M+
Typical client revenue
We serve cannabis operators with $1M to $20M in annual revenue seeking fractional CFO leadership.
280E
Tax planning mastery
We structure inventory and COGS to legally minimize the impact of IRS code 280E on your bottom line.
100%
Audit-ready clients
Our financial systems and bookkeeping keep your records compliant and prepared for regulatory scrutiny.
3-5%
Typical margin improvement
Cannabis operators working with Exhale typically recover or protect 3 to 5 percent in annual profitability through smarter tax and cash flow strategy.
Build strategic financial control
Schedule a consultation with Exhale Consulting Services. We'll review your financials, 280E strategy, and growth roadmap.
We're based in Albany, NY
Reach out to discuss how Exhale Consulting Services can help your cannabis operation scale profitably.