Manufacturing & Distribution

Our Manufacturing and Distribution team has provided tax, accounting, and lifecycle planning to help our clients improve their overall business performance for 40 years. Our team focuses on not only the economic, legislative, and political environments that affect this industry, but on staying connected with other providers and influencers that can bring value to our clientele.

Our tax, accounting, and business consulting professionals understand that there are many complex components driving this dynamic industry. We are experts in seeing the details, connecting the pieces, and formulating plans to strategically serve the needs of your business.

Industry-Focused Insights and Expertise

Manufacturing Clients

1100+

Specialized Manufacturing Accountants

70+

Best of Accounting Client Satisfaction Award

8 Years

Our Services

Audit & Assurance

Manage risk, build trust with customers and partners, and drive growth with accurate financial reporting and compliance that meets the needs of all stakeholders. From audits to reviews and compilations, we help you report financial statement data that unlocks insights into operational and financial performance.

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Tax

Maximize your tax savings, meet your compliance needs, and support the growth of your business with our strategic advice and reliable technical guidance.

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Consulting

Increase operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and address your challenges. We unify people, processes, and technology to help you overcome complexity and unlock business opportunities. Build an agile organization ready for any challenge. We unify people, processes, and technology to help you overcome complexity and unlock business opportunities.

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R&D Tax Credit

Reduce your tax obligations and unlock cash with targeted investments in innovation, reducing uncertainty, or fostering experimentation. Our team blends tax, accounting, and engineering expertise to deliver customized, competitively priced services to maximize your benefit.

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State & Local Tax

Become and remain compliant, optimize tax positioning, capture opportunities, and mitigate risks. From assessments to ongoing support, our SALT professionals partner with your company to ensure accurate multistate income and sales tax reporting and compliance.

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Sustainability & ESG Consulting Services

Acting as an extension of your team, we’ll help your organization mitigate ESG and sustainability risks and capture opportunities.

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Industries We Serve

Our practice collaborates with a broad spectrum of manufacturing and distribution clients spanning diverse sectors and company sizes. Some of our focused specializations include:

Agribusiness
Action Sports
Food & Beverage
Wine & Craft Brew
Consumer Goods
Mobility & Transportation
Aerospace & Defense
Electronics

Industrial Products
Metals
Plastics & Packaging
Heavy Machinery
Semiconductors
Medical Equipment
Sanitation & Recycling

We work with you every step of the way!

Throughout your company’s lifecycle, we understand and help you address challenges, implement effective systems and processes, and capture opportunities.

Start-Up

Build a strong foundation for ongoing success by choosing the most effective business structure, obtaining capital, and selecting the right accounting method.

Start-Up

Choose accounting methods
Acquire capital
Select business entity

Growth

Enhance your company’s financial health, improve operating efficiency, and manage compliance and cyber security requirements.

Growth

Secure financing for continued growth
Manage cash flow
Plan for it investments

Maturity

Optimize your company’s financial performance and business value while planning for long-term strategies.

Maturity

Intensify financial and compensation planning

Investigate mergers and acquisitions

Build pipeline for future management by assisting and screening

Transition

Explore your options, protect your legacy, and conduct due diligence for an ownership transition or sale so you can move forward confidently.

Transition

Explore exit strategies or succession planning

Value your business

Transition ownership or sell the company

NEWS, EVENTS, AND INSIGHTS

Related Manufacturing & Distribution Resources

Insight

6 Trends Shaping the Food and Beverage Industry Today

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Case Study

Sustainability Case Study: ESG Assessment & Fractional CSO Consulting

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Understanding the Purpose of a Financial Review

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Managing the Cash Flow Gap

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Functional Foods and Regenerative Production Highlighted at Natural Foods Expo West 2024

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How to Measure and Optimize Manufacturing Overhead Costs

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Our Manufacturing & Distribution Practice Leadership

Jessica Mendiola

Audit Partner

Scott Anderson

Audit Partner

Frank Balestreri

Consulting Partner-in-Charge

Karen J. Burns

Audit Partner

Monic Ramirez

Tax Partner-in-Charge

Brandon Scripps

Audit Partner-in-Charge

Justin Scripps

Audit Partner

Jarrett Warner

Tax Partner

What Others Say About Us

We had been with our previous firm for decades, but as their fees rose and their service declined, we needed a change. From the outset, our Sensiba team has provided the very responsive accounting and tax services that our 100-year-old family company deserves. I have moved my personal tax accounting over to Sensiba and couldn’t be happier.

Adam K. Morey

Chief Financial Officer

Peninsula Building Materials Co.

We’ve partnered with Sensiba for 20 years, and their expertise in financial statements and tax services has been a true blessing. Sensiba’s understanding of complex accounting issues, like ESOP and business acquisition accounting, makes them stand out. We can’t recommend Sensiba enough to any business looking for reliable financial guidance.

Bob Polizzi

President and CEO

California Hydronics Corporation

Sensiba has been a trusted partner since 2011, providing expert financial statement reviews, tax planning, and guidance on significant transactions. Their quick response and commitment to our best interests offer invaluable peace of mind. The Sensiba team feels like an extension of our own, sharing our values and supporting us at every step.

Kelli Kranz

Controller

Markstein Sales Company

Our company has partnered with Sensiba for financial statements and tax services for many years, and their expertise is essential to our success in the distribution industry. Thanks to their expertise and hands-on approach, Sensiba established itself as a trusted advisor in our financial operations. We recommend them to anyone seeking dependable financial services.

Jonalee Adriano

Controller

Shields Harper

Our company has worked with Sensiba for audit and tax services for many years and their expertise is vital to our success. They understand our challenges and their detailed audits give us confidence in our financial reporting. Their tax strategies help us optimize savings while ensuring compliance. Sensiba has long been a partner in our financial management.

Martin Fahey

Director of Finance

Donsuemor Inc.

Our company has engaged with Sensiba for reviewed financial statements and tax services for many years, and their expertise is crucial to our success. They support us with deep understanding of our business and extensive experience with complex accounting matters. With their hands-on approach, Sensiba is our trusted advisor. We recommend them highly.

Thierry Bonnefoi

Chief Operating Officer

Maximum Entertainment

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