Nationwide Support for Construction & Manufacturing Businesses

Residential builders, commercial developers, skilled trades, and manufacturing businesses operate in complex, fast-moving environments that demand specialized financial insight. Bucknam & Conley CPAs understands these complexities and delivers the accounting and advisory services needed to keep your operations running smoothly and profitably.

We are based in a region that understands growth and evolution, with Saratoga County, NY serving as a strong example as one of the fastest growing counties in New York. Its continued expansion reflects how local economies and industries develop over time, and it highlights the importance of having reliable financial guidance in place as businesses navigate that growth.

What We Bring to the Table

  • Industry-specific accounting & compliance — Job-costing accuracy, contract billing, progress-billing, compliance with industry regulations, inventory tracking (for manufacturing or material suppliers), equipment depreciation, and more.
  • Cash flow & working-capital management — Construction and manufacturing often involve long project cycles, high upfront material or labor costs, and variable cash flows. We help manage cash flow, forecast working capital needs, and optimize timing of billings and collections.
  • Cost control & margin analysis — Whether you’re bidding a new build, estimating supply costs, or tracking labor vs. materials, we help you analyze job costs, identify margin leaks, and improve profitability per project or product line.
  • Tax, compliance & structure advisory — From entity structure to payroll and sales-tax issues (especially with materials, subcontractors, out-of-state work), we guide firms to optimize tax position and stay compliant.
  • Growth & expansion support — For firms scaling up, expanding regionally, investing in machinery, or acquiring new operations, we provide financial modeling, budgeting, and strategic planning support year-round.
  • Tailored bookkeeping & financial reporting — We also offer flexible bookkeeping services designed specifically for construction and manufacturing companies. Our goal is to keep your books clean, organized, and accurate, no matter how complex your operations may be. This includes maintaining industry-appropriate records, managing job-related financial details, and ensuring your data is always up to date. We provide clear, easy-to-understand financial statements that support the needs of owners, managers, and lenders, giving you reliable information to make confident decisions.

How We Add Value

We don’t treat you like just another client. Whether you are a small concrete subcontractor or a mid-size manufacturing operation, you receive hands-on expertise and truly personalized service.

Our work extends far beyond preparing tax returns. We help you strengthen your business by building financial systems that support your operations, improve efficiency, and position you for long-term growth. Our team understands the language of job costing, job-to-job profitability, progress billing, subcontractor compliance, and capital-asset depreciation, giving you guidance rooted in real industry knowledge rather than generic bookkeeping.

We also support strategic decision-making, whether you are expanding operations, investing in equipment, bidding on larger projects, or navigating complex tax and compliance requirements. Our goal is to become a partner in the growth and long-term success of your business, not just a preparer of annual filings.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“Carissa has been my personal and professional accountant for the past 15 years.  I am difficult.  Carissa’s professionalism and dedication to details keeps things moving.  I can’t imagine going through the tax process every year without her.  Thank you Carissa!”

Edward Bogdan

Bogdan Lasky, LLC

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Bucknam & Conley CPAs for our accounting, tax planning, and advisory needs, and the impact on our business has been outstanding. Their team doesn’t just prepare our taxes, they think strategically about our entire financial picture and help optimize our tax position throughout the year, not just at filing time. They also maintain our books and records, lead our annual audit process for several investment funds with 3rd party accounting firms, and provide best-in-class fractional CFO services. Their deep industry expertise and proactive planning have helped us identify opportunities that have materially benefited Evergreen’s profitability and growth.

What stands out most is their personalized service and responsiveness.  We always feel like we have trusted advisors in our corner, not just another vendor. Whether it’s complex multi-state tax matters, strategic planning discussions, or real-time responses to questions from Evergreen or our auditors, the team at Bucknam & Conley consistently delivers thoughtful, high-value guidance.

We highly recommend them to any business owner looking for more than just a CPA, but a true partner in your financial success.”

Greg Guido

Evergreen Property Partners, LLC

“I have had the privilege of working with Melinda for over a decade in my various companies.  When I first met with Melinda, she set herself aside from many of the other CPAs I was considering by being prompt, professional, and showing her knowledge without betraying any client confidences.  She has done a great job for me with various engagements including personal taxes, partnerships, LLCs, and C and S corporations.  She has worked with my veterinary practices, non-profit entities, manufacturing business, and beekeeping supply distributor that has an e-comm site as well as a brick and mortar store.”

Christopher J Cripps, DVM

Managing Partner of Betterbee, Humble Abodes, Saint Francis Veterinary Hospital, and Rooster Management