Manufacturing Accounting Services

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Manufacturing and Distribution

Helping our manufacturing clients stay ahead of the curve is what we do best. Whether you’re looking to control costs, expand, or develop new products, Brown Edwards is ready to be part of the solution.

As more than just your accountant, we go beyond traditional tax and audit services to become an integral part of your business. We work with you to implement profit-enhancing solutions and help you stay informed of marketplace changes. With clients throughout the mid-Atlantic region, our job is to stay on the cutting edge of trends in the industry and provide you with not only the expertise and resources you need but also the timely advice and consultation you expect to succeed in a challenging, competitive environment.

Our dedicated team of professionals provides timely and thoughtful advice to help you improve your bottom line. If you’re looking to grow your business strategically and profitably, Brown Edwards’ trusted and experienced advisors are here to help.

Manufacturing companies face many challenges in today’s global economy. Foreign competition, consolidation, just-in-time inventory management, and quality standards require a team of expert professionals who are knowledgeable about your industry trends and the critical issues affecting your company.

Whether you are a small start-up or a large multi-national company, Brown Edwards offers a wide range of strategic solutions to make your company more efficient, competitive, and profitable.

INDUSTRIES

Our Services for Manufacturing Clients Include:

  • Business valuation for mergers/acquisitions, estate, and gift tax purposes
  • Physical inventory audits
  • Assistance designing internal controls
  • Maintenance of fixed asset schedules for depreciation
  • Cost accounting (for reporting and/or pricing purposes)
  • Cost segregation for your facilities
  • Expanding geographically
  • Increasing profit and margins
  • Boosting operating efficiencies
  • Controlling costs and minimizing risks
  • Designing disaster prevention and recovery processes
  • State and local tax consulting
  • Manufacturing tax credits
  • IT and Cybersecurity testing and consulting
  • Strategies for minimizing taxes, including estate and financial planning
  • Employment tax credits related to plant, distribution, and administrative employees

Learn more about how we can support your manufacturing businessContact One of Our Team Members

Team Members

Practice Leaders

  • Patrick T. Murtaugh, CPA
    Patrick T. Murtaugh, CPA
    Partner
  • Rob E. Adams, CPA, CGMA
    Rob E. Adams, CPA, CGMA
    Partner
  • Valerie R. Ellis, CPA, CGMA
    Valerie R. Ellis, CPA, CGMA
    Partner
  • Jared Brown, CPA
    Jared Brown, CPA
    Partner
Patrick T. Murtaugh, CPA
Partner
Patrick T. Murtaugh
(540) 345-0936   
pmurtaugh@becpas.com
319 McClanahan Street • Roanoke, VA, 24014-7505

Pat is a taxation partner in the Brown Edwards’ Roanoke office. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in accounting, taxation, and various consulting services for a wide variety of clientele, including real estate entities, developers, partnerships, hospitality entities, and manufacturers. Pat regularly assists businesses with local, state, and federal business incentives, grants and tax credits. He consults on real estate matters in structuring of projects for developers and owners while providing compliance services for both the historic rehabilitation tax credit program and the Virginia enterprise zone program.  Pat’s extensive experience allows him to provide clients with the financial guidance needed to meet their goals.

He is licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Prior to joining Brown Edwards, Pat gained his experience as an Office Managing Partner in one of the country’s top 20 CPA firms, a Fortune 500 company and as an auditor of local governments for a regional certified public accounting firm.

Pat serves as Treasurer of both the Roanoke Children’s Theatre and Roanoke Valley Swimming.  He is a past Youth Baseball Coach for the Roanoke County Parks & Rec. and is past Treasurer for Roanoke’s Downtown Learning Center, Inc.  Pat is active in the leadership of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church where he serves as the Finance Council chair. He is a graduate of Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s in Accounting.

Rob E. Adams, CPA, CGMA
Partner
(304) 343-4188
readams@becpas.com
300 Chase Building, 707 Virginia Street East • Charleston, WV 25301

Rob is a partner is our Charleston office and has 25 years of professional experience. Rob previously served as the Director of Assurance Services for Gibbons & Kawash. He has extensive experience in financial reporting, accounting, internal control, auditing, review, compilation, and agreed upon procedures professional services for closely-held businesses and public sector entities including real estate, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, wholesale, media, mineral, and an extensive concentration in various nonprofit organizations and state & local governmental entities. Rob is active in the AICPA’s Governmental Audit Quality Center. Rob’s experience also includes reporting under International Financial Reporting Standards, and conducting audits in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and the Uniform Guidance or the Single Audit. Rob is the Firm’s Central region Assurance department coordinator and a member of the Firm’s Accounting and Audit Committee.

Rob graduated Magna Cum Laude from West Virginia Wesleyan College in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and a minor in economics.

Rob is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the West Virginia Society of CPAs, the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs, the Governmental Finance Officers Association, and is a Chartered Global Management Accountant. Rob is a current board member of West Virginia Kids Count, a local youth sports coach, musician, and he is active in the local community and in his church.

Valerie R. Ellis, CPA, CGMA
Partner
(304) 343-4188
vellis@becpas.com
300 Chase Building, 707 Virginia Street East • Charleston, WV 25301

Valerie is a partner in the Charleston office with over 30 years of professional experience in a wide variety of areas. Valerie has directed audits of many closely held businesses, employee benefit plans, energy industries, and nonprofit organizations. She has consulted with clients on matters ranging from regulatory compliance to operational issues and internal control. Her clients include professional firms, retailers, wholesalers, contractors, colleges and universities, foundations, religious organizations, and energy industries.

Valerie has been a contributing author and technical reviewer for nationally distributed publications and a featured speaker at industry conferences.

Valerie graduated summa cum laude from Marshall University with a bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Valerie is a member of the American Institute of CPAs, the West Virginia Society of CPAs where she has served as chair of various committees, and the Charleston Chapter of the West Virginia Society of CPAs. She is also a member and past treasurer of the Rotary Club of Charleston; a member of the Marshall University Division of Accountancy and Legal Environment Advisory Board, and a member of the cultivation committee for Women in Economic and Leadership Development.  She also teaches financial literacy to teenage parents through a program at her church.

Valerie was honored as the AICPA 2012 Woman to Watch–Experienced Leader by the West Virginia Society of CPAs.

Jared Brown, CPA
Partner
(276) 466-5248   
 jbrown@becpas.com
512 State St • Bristol, VA, 24201

Jared is a partner in the Bristol State St office. Jared was a principal with Dent K. Burk Associates, P.C. prior to its merger with Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P. in 2015. During his 15 year tenure with Dent K. Burk Associates, P.C. Jared’s concentration is related to small business compilation, reviews, and tax returns. He also specializes in audits of non-profits and manufacturing entities as well as assisting with the firm’s automotive niche.

Jared graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is a Certified Public Accountant in Tennessee and Virginia. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants.