Accounting & Advisory Services for Manufacturing Companies

Drive Operational Efficiency & Financial Clarity in a Competitive Production Environment

Manufacturers operate in a high-stakes world of tight margins, supply chain complexity, and shifting labor and material costs. Without clear visibility into your cost structure, inventory valuation, and cash flow, it’s easy to fall behind—even if your sales are strong.

At Berndt CPA, we provide specialized accounting, tax, and fractional CFO services for manufacturers and industrial enterprises. From small batch production to multi-site operations, we help you manage costs, stay compliant, and improve profitability—so you can focus on quality and growth.

Purpose-Built Financial Services for Manufacturers

Our services are designed to support the operational, financial, and strategic demands of the modern manufacturing floor.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Valuation

Track raw materials, WIP, and finished goods with precise inventory accounting. Gain insight into true product margins using standard, actual, or job-based costing methods.

Financial Reporting by Line or Facility

Generate financials by product, process, or plant—empowering better pricing, resource allocation, and profitability tracking.

Overhead Allocation & Margin Analysis

Understand the full cost of production by accurately allocating labor, overhead, and indirect costs to SKUs or jobs.

Payroll, Labor Burden & Incentive Tracking

Manage hourly vs. salaried labor, shift differentials, bonuses, and union requirements with accurate payroll accounting.

R&D Tax Credit Strategy

Identify qualified activities across engineering, prototyping, and product development to reduce tax liability and recapture costs.

Multi-State Tax & Nexus Compliance

Stay compliant across jurisdictions as your sales and distribution channels grow beyond your home state.

Cash Flow & Capital Planning

Forecast capital needs for new equipment, expansions, and raw material price shifts. Support better working capital and vendor payment strategies.

Strategic CFO Support

Our fractional CFOs help you make informed capital investment decisions, set financial KPIs, and prepare for lending or exit events.

Why Manufacturers Trust Berndt CPA

Industry-Specific Accounting – We understand inventory cycles, overhead allocation, cost of goods sold (COGS), and lean operations.
Audit & Lender Ready – Present clean, GAAP-compliant financials to banks, bonding agents, and investors.
Operational Insight – Connect the dots between your shop floor data and your financials.
Scalable Support – Whether you’re managing a single line or multiple plants, our solutions scale with you.

Who We Serve in Manufacturing

Turn Your Financial Data Into a Competitive Advantage

Whether you’re navigating supply chain volatility, expanding capacity, or managing rapid growth—Berndt CPA brings the financial clarity and strategy your operation needs.

Book a Discovery Call and see how our manufacturing-focused accounting and CFO services help you improve margins, mitigate risk, and scale smarter.