Manufacturing companies in Richmond and Virginia need to navigate complex operational, financial, and economic challenges. Rising costs driven by economic uncertainty including tariffs, inflation, high interest rates and energy costs have created cost management challenges. Persistent workforce issues such as recruiting, retention and upskills training have created complications. Supply chain disruptions and new product sourcing make the equation even more complicated. To navigate this complex landscape, manufacturers need the assistance of experienced CPAs to provide financial guidance.
CPAs for Manufacturing Companies – Richmond (VA)
BMSS Advisors & CPAs has extensive experience serving the needs of Richmond and Virginia manufacturers. Our team works with dozens of companies providing proactive tax and business advice to optimize taxes and drive new efficiencies. Our team members offers a blend of technical experience and practical experience. Beyond this, members of the team are actively involved in several industry organizations including Manufacture Alabama, Mississippi Manufacturers Association, Business Council of Alabama, and Women in Manufacturing.

Manufacturing Services – Virginia
Our manufacturing accounting professionals offer a number of services to meet the needs of Richmond and Virginia manufacturers. Our team assists with traditional tax, audit, and accounting needs to more complex transaction advisory needs. Our services include:
- Audits, reviews & compilations
- Tax planning & compliance
- Research and development (R&D) tax credit
- Cost segregation studies
- Section179s/bonus depreciation
- Multi-state tax compliance
- Transaction Advisory Services
- Business Valuations
- Outsourced CFO/Controller
- Deferred compensation agreement for non-equity owners
Contact Our Richmond Manufacturing Accountants
BMSS Advisors & CPAs provides accounting, tax, audit, and consulting services to manufacturers in Richmond and Virginia remotely from our Birmingham offices. For additional information on how we can assist you, complete the form below and a team member will follow up with you shortly.
About Richmond (VA)

The Richmond manufacturing community is rooted in a historic industrial base that has steadily modernized into a diversified and technology-driven production ecosystem. Richmond’s long-standing strength in tobacco, paper, packaging, and food processing has gradually evolved into a broader manufacturing portfolio that includes pharmaceuticals, chemicals, advanced materials, industrial machinery, specialty metals, and increasingly life-science-related production. The region benefits from its East Coast location and centralized access to I-95, rail networks, and port distribution through nearby Hampton Roads, giving Richmond manufacturers strong connectivity for both inbound supply and outbound distribution.
Workforce development is a central asset in Richmond’s industrial sector, with manufacturing firms drawing talent from technical schools, apprenticeship programs, local workforce initiatives, and engineering graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University and surrounding academic institutions. Still, as in many growing advanced-manufacturing markets, demand for skilled labor outpaces supply, pushing manufacturers to invest in employee development, automation integration, and production-efficiency strategies that reduce dependency on manual labor. The presence of pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturers in particular has helped elevate operational standards around quality control, regulatory compliance, and precision production methods. The zip codes for downtown Richmond include 23219 and 23220.