Manufacturing insights made practical
Monthly insights on tax, operations, and the cost pressures manufacturing leaders care about most.
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What's inside each newsletter
We built this around what manufacturing leaders want to know, from the conversations we have every day.
Letter from Mike
Mike Sibley, CPA opens every issue with a candid take on one thing moving manufacturing right now.
Moore on Manufacturing
Latest episode from the YouTube series, breaking down questions clients bring to us. Topics include reshoring math, equipment timing, margin leaks.
The numbers this month
We pull the indicators that actually move your decisions and tell you what they mean, "here's what changed and why you should care".
Featured insights
Two or three deeper reads on the dollars-and-cents moves manufacturers miss — R&D credits, Section 174, cost segregation — sized to finish before your next leadership meeting.
On our radar
The short list of things we're tracking for clients this month — an energy shift, a tightening lead time, a filing deadline — so nothing catches your team flat-footed.
Featured resources
One tool you can put to work today picked for the spot manufacturers most often get stuck.
Built for the people running the plant floor
Whether you own the company, run finance, or keep the line moving, this newsletter gives you what you need to make sharper decisions.
Owners and presidents of manufacturers
CFOs, controllers, and finance leaders
Operations and plant managers
Supply chain and procurement leaders
CPAs and advisors serving manufacturers
Mike Sibley, CPA, LSS Black Belt
Partner
Mike Sibley, CPA, is a partner and board member at James Moore with more than 25 years of experience helping businesses strengthen their financial performance and operational efficiency. As the leader of the firm’s Manufacturing Services Team, Mike works closely with owners and executives to deliver the strategic guidance they need to grow and adapt in a competitive marketplace. He specializes in providing fractional CFO services and trusted financial leadership for companies looking for deep expertise in developing strategic financial plans that drive long-term value.
His background as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt allows Mike to bring a unique blend of financial expertise and operational excellence to every engagement, helping companies streamline processes, identify cost savings, and align their operations with their growth goals.
An active leader in the community, Mike is a Board Member of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Volusia Manufacturers Association. He also shares insights through James Moore’s Moore on Manufacturing podcast series, helping manufacturers navigate changing market conditions.