Manufacturing Is Complex.
Your Accounting Partnership Shouldn't Be.
From supply chain chaos to workforce challenges to building long-term value, we help manufacturers turn operational complexity into strategic advantage.
We Know What Keeps You Up at Night
Your machines run. Your team delivers. But behind the scenes?
Inventory's ballooning. Supply chains shift daily. Tax opportunities slip through the cracks. Your most experienced workers are retiring—taking decades of knowledge with them. And you're supposed to build business value for an eventual exit while managing all of this?
You didn't build your business to spend it fighting fires.
Nearly 60 years of working with manufacturers taught us something: The firms that thrive aren't just tracking numbers. They're connecting operational data to financial strategy. Protecting their cybersecurity. Building transition plans years before they need them.
That's where we come in.
Manufacturing Isn't Getting Easier
Your margins are tight. Every percentage point matters when raw material costs fluctuate and labor is scarce.
Your data's disconnected. Production numbers live in one system. Financials in another. You're making million-dollar decisions with incomplete information.
Your technology's vulnerable. Connected machinery is powerful. It's also a cybersecurity risk that most generic IT firms don't understand.
Your team's aging out. The "Silver Tsunami" isn't coming; it's already here. And when your senior staff retires, critical knowledge walks out the door.
Your business value matters now. Whether you're planning to sell in three years or ten, the work to maximize value starts today — not when you're ready to list.
Most accounting firms check boxes, file taxes and run audits. That's not enough for manufacturers facing these challenges.
You need a partner who speaks your language. BOMs to SALT. WIP to R&D credits. Lean principles to cash flow optimization.
Manufacturing-Focused Expertise That Goes Deeper
We don't just count your inventory.
We optimize how you manage it.
Our manufacturing CPAs understand costing methodologies, shrinkage tracking and the implications for working capital. We've helped companies maintain profitability even when supply chain disruptions forced higher inventory levels.
We don't just file your taxes.
We find savings others miss.
R&D credits for process improvements. Equipment depreciation strategies. Multi-state tax optimization. These aren't add-ons at James Moore. They're built into how we serve manufacturers.
We don't just talk security.
We protect manufacturing operations.
From shop floor to back office, we implement enterprise-grade cybersecurity tailored for connected machinery and operational technology.
We don't wait until retirement.
We build value from day one.
Transition planning isn't a three-month project before you sell. It's a strategic framework that makes your company more valuable and more attractive to buyers starting now.
One Manufacturing Partner. Complete Solutions.
Assurance
Services
Your financial statements secure financing. Our audits, reviews and compilations ensure they're accurate and meet lender requirements.
Tax Planning & Compliance
We find manufacturing-specific credits and deductions that generic firms overlook. From R&D opportunities to equipment depreciation, we optimize your tax position across all locations.
Fractional CFO
Services
Get C-suite financial leadership without the C-suite cost. Our manufacturing-focused CFOs understand production costing, inventory management and the metrics that drive manufacturer value.
Technology
Services
Integration. Cybersecurity. Business intelligence. We connect your operational and financial systems while protecting your connected machinery from cyber threats.
Outsourced
Accounting
Scale your accounting function without hiring full-time staff. Acting as your off-site accounting department, we handle everything from bill payment to month-end closes.
Operational
Excellence
Lean Six Sigma expertise meets financial strategy. We help streamline processes, reduce waste and improve margins through a data-driven approach to operations.
Transition
Planning
Build your exit strategy years before you need it. We help maximize business value, prepare for ownership transitions and position your company for successful succession or sale.
Workforce
Development
Attract, retain, and develop talent in a competitive market. From compensation strategy to knowledge transfer planning, we help you build tomorrow's manufacturing workforce.
Why James Moore?
Nearly Six Decades of Manufacturing-Only Focus.
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We're Not Generalists
Manufacturing isn't one of our industries. It's one of our specialties. Nearly 60 years of focused experience means we've seen your challenges before — and solved them.
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We Speak Manufacturing
Our team includes Lean Six Sigma Black Belts. Manufacturing-focused CPAs. IT specialists who understand connected machinery. We don't just know accounting; we understand how manufacturers operate.
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We're Integrated
One firm for accounting, tax, technology, advisory and HR services. You won't need to coordinate multiple vendors or disconnected strategies. Everything works together because we work together.
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We're Proactive
We don't wait for problems. We assess business value regularly. Identify tax opportunities early. Monitor cybersecurity threats continuously. Plan for transitions years in advance.
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We Build Long-Term Value
Every decision we help you make considers one question: Does this build your company's value? Whether you're selling next year or in ten years, value creation starts now.
Real Results for Real Manufacturers
Success Stories:
- Boosted Company Value by 20%+
- Improved Profit Margins & Strengthened Cash Flow
- Transformed an Unsellable Business Into a Successful Exit
Learn From Our Experts
Mike Sibley — partner, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and leader of our Manufacturing Services team — shares insights through our Moore on Manufacturing podcast series. Monthly episodes cover tax strategy, operational excellence, workforce development and industry trends.
The Real Cost of Waiting
Every month without proper inventory optimization costs you cash flow.
Every quarter without tax planning costs you savings.
Every year without transition planning costs you business value.
The manufacturers who thrive aren't managing challenges alone. They partner with specialists who understand both the numbers and the operations behind them.
You've built something valuable. Let's make sure it stays that way... and grows.
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Mike Sibley, CPA, LSS Black Belt
Partner
Amy Williams, CPA
Senior Manager
Jordan Mirakle
Tax Manager
Julie Kniseley, SHRM-SCP
President, HR Solutions
Katie Tanner, PHR
Senior Human Resources Consultant
Kevin Golden, CPA
Partner
Kris Hutchins, CPA
Client Service Director
Melody Lechleidner, CPA, JD
Director
Samuel Purdy, CPA*
Tax Manager
Sara Swafford, CPA*
Director of Manufacturing Advisory Services