Manufacturing Consulting

Strengthening manufacturers from the shop floor to the balance sheet

Manufacturers benefit from consulting that helps them navigate operational and financial challenges amid shifting cost pressures and supply chain uncertainty. At the same time, they must continue to meet the financial reporting and compliance standards that lenders and investors require. That's where BerryDunn's 50 years of manufacturing experience makes a difference.

From standard cost updates and inventory controls to forecasting and transaction readiness, our specialists work alongside your team as hands-on advisors aligned with your strategic and operational goals. We combine the responsiveness of a local firm with the capabilities of a national one to help you turn financial data into better business decisions.

We provide practical solutions for manufacturers built to grow

Cost and margin performance

We offer expertise in standard cost updates, variance analysis, and pricing and margin modeling to identify cost inefficiencies and maximize margins.

Inventory accuracy and controls

Our team helps with cycle count optimization, ERP-to-ledger reconciliation, and LIFO/FIFO reporting support to ensure your inventory data is reliable and efficient.

Planning and forecasting under volatility

From foreign operations to budgeting and forecasting support, we help you navigate cost fluctuations and plan for long-term success.

Finance-office enablement

We assist with close optimization and reporting dashboard implementation, enabling faster, more accurate decision-making processes.

Growth and transactions

We provide strategic support on M&A, business valuation, and US GAAP readiness, ensuring your business is positioned for success during critical transitions.

Manufacturing audit and other assurance services

Our assurance professionals perform risk-based audits grounded in a deep understanding of your operations and strategic goals. We go beyond compliance to deliver insights that inform better decisions and support growth.

Financial statement audits

We conduct risk-based audits to deliver insights that build lender confidence and support informed decision-making.

Financial statement reviews

We provide an objective review of your financial statements, offering assurance to stakeholders without the full scope of an audit.

Financial statement compilations

We compile accurate, well-organized financial statements scaled to your needs, saving time when a full audit is not required.

Agreed-upon procedures

We design and perform custom attestation procedures based on your requirements, delivering independent findings your board or regulator can trust.

Inventory accounting

Accurate inventory data is the foundation of sound financial reporting and profitable operations. Our team helps manufacturers improve valuation methods, strengthen controls, and ensure your system reflects reality.

Inventory costing and absorption analysis

We help you develop accurate costing models, including cost updates and overhead absorption analysis, to support pricing and margin decisions.

Inventory internal control design

We help you strengthen inventory-related controls across receiving, production, movement, and count processes to improve accuracy and reduce risk.

Cycle count and inventory observation consulting

We design and evaluate cycle count programs to improve inventory accuracy and ensure physical counts align with your general ledger.

Bill of material review

We review bills of material for accuracy and consistency to support reliable costing, inventory valuation, and production reporting.

LIFO/FIFO valuations

We evaluate and help implement the inventory valuation methods that support your tax position, financial reporting, and lender requirements.

Manufacturing tax

Manufacturers face a complex and uncertain tax landscape, from multi-state obligations and international structures to R&D credits and transfer pricing. Our tax team stays ahead of the latest laws and regulations so you don't have to.

Tax return preparation

We prepare accurate, timely tax returns for manufacturing businesses, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local filing requirements.

Tax planning and consulting

We provide strategic tax guidance for manufacturers of all sizes, identifying opportunities to reduce your overall tax burden.

State and local tax

We help manufacturers navigate multi-state tax complexity, from nexus reviews and voluntary disclosure to audit defense and incentives.

International tax

We provide international tax compliance and planning for manufacturers operating globally, helping you manage regulatory risk and protect value.

Transfer pricing

We help manufacturers establish and document transfer pricing policies that comply with IRS requirements and optimize your tax position.

Manufacturing profitability depends on how well you understand your costs, control your processes, and plan for what's ahead. Our consultants work alongside your team to tackle the operational and financial challenges that affect your bottom line.

ERP consulting

We expertly guide clients on ERP system selection and implementation to boost efficiency, reduce risk, and enable smarter decisions.

Cash flow management

We help you improve visibility into inventory and receivables so cash flow supports production cycles and operational demands.

Revenue recognition

Our team helps ensure revenue is recorded accurately and consistently in compliance with accounting standards.

Product margin improvement

We analyze your cost structure and pricing to identify margin opportunities, using clear metrics to track and measure results.

Risk management

We help manufacturers identify risks inside and outside the organization and develop practical programs to protect your business.

Operational planning

We work with clients to meet strategic and financial goals by efficiently optimizing processes, supply chains, inventory, and cost structures.

Transaction advisory

With experience on M&A, development, and succession projects ranging from $5 million to $1 billion in enterprise value, BerryDunn delivers the analytical rigor and integrated expertise you need to make informed decisions at every stage.

Capital infusion

We help growing businesses identify and secure the right mix of debt, equity, or mezzanine capital to support their growth plans.

Financial due diligence

We conduct thorough financial, tax, and operational due diligence to uncover the details that drive informed decisions.

Purchase price accounting

We help allocate purchase price to acquired assets and liabilities in accordance with GAAP to support accurate post-close reporting.

Merger & acquisition deal structuring

We help you evaluate deal structures that address purchase price allocation, tax implications, and transaction outcomes.

Working capital advisory and review

We analyze working capital trends and closing targets to help buyers and sellers avoid surprises and support smoother transactions.

Business valuation

Our credentialed specialists deliver independent opinions of business value for transactions, estate planning, and tax strategies.

ESOP consulting

We provide unbiased ESOP valuations and feasibility studies to help all stakeholders navigate a complex process with confidence.

Benefits of working with BerryDunn's manufacturing audit, tax, and consulting team

Five decades of manufacturing experience

BerryDunn has been serving manufacturers for 50 years. We bring deep industry knowledge and a proven track record to every engagement.

Local feel, national capabilities

Our team delivers the personal attention and accessibility of a regional firm, backed by the bench strength and breadth of expertise to handle complex, multi-disciplinary challenges.

One relationship, the right specialists

A single point of contact coordinates the full range of accounting, tax, and advisory services your business needs. You never have to repeat yourself or manage multiple disconnected engagements.

Practical, operations-focused guidance

We speak the language of manufacturing. Our recommendations are grounded in operational reality and designed to be implemented, not filed away.

Rigorous quality and thoroughness

Our stringent quality control process ensures the accuracy and reliability that lenders, investors, and buyers expect, giving you confidence when it matters most.

Global reach when you need it

As a BDO Alliance member, BerryDunn can support manufacturers with international operations or cross-border transactions, providing access to local expertise anywhere in the world.

The right expertise, right when you need it

BerryDunn's manufacturing team brings together specialists in accounting, tax, consulting, and transaction advisory to serve manufacturers of every size and complexity. We take pride in understanding each client's business from the inside out and delivering the kind of responsive, personal service that larger firms rarely offer.