James Moore & Co

James Moore & Co. has always followed an intentional path. Since 1964, the firm has remained focused on sustainable growth built on innovation, independence, and a genuine commitment to its clients and community. This philosophy shapes every aspect of the firm’s work, from how it develops its team to how it serves organizations across North Florida and beyond.

A big part of that evolution is a broader view of what clients really need. Since James Moore is a CPA-led advisory firm, traditional accounting services remain important. But the company sees its role as something more: a trusted advisor and strategic partner.

Priya Hiraga

“We work closely with organizations to connect operations and finance,” says Priya Hiraga, the firm’s chief people officer and leader of the Tallahassee office. “The goal is to offer practical, forward-looking guidance that helps leaders make confident decisions.”

That might mean providing CFO-level insight, helping a client plan for growth, or simply making complicated financial challenges easier to understand. The goal is to create an experience where clients feel supported, informed, and confident about what comes next—all while building lasting client relationships grounded in trust and a shared sense of purpose.

That same philosophy is driving one of the firm’s most exciting areas of growth: its expanding government services practice.

James Moore’s commitment to excellence is rooted in a strategy of deep industry specialization. With dedicated teams serving sectors like construction, health care, manufacturing, nonprofit, higher education, and real estate, the firm provides more than accounting. Clients have access to a full suite of specialized services—including fractional CFO support, HR solutions, and IT consulting—tailored to the specific operational needs of their industry.

This specialized approach is particularly evident in the work done by the firm’s government services team. For over 60 years, James Moore has provided comprehensive support to both local and state government entities. By maintaining a presence in Florida’s capital city, the firm remains at the pulse of the regulatory and financial issues that matter most to the state, serving as a long-term partner to the agencies and municipalities that keep Florida moving forward.

Nikole Souder-Schale

Team member Nikole Souder-Schale plays an important role in that work, with more than two decades of experience collaborating with government stakeholders and impacting public programs. She and the team show agencies ways to improve efficiency, strengthen accountability, and align financial decisions with their broader missions.

“We know government entities are expected to deliver results, so we work with agencies to maximize impact,” says Souder-Schale. “Our goal is to be a dependable partner, offering expertise, insight, and support as agencies enhance operations and achieve real outcomes for the public.”

It’s work the firm approaches with care and responsibility—values rooted in James Moore’s long-standing connection to Tallahassee.

“We love our city!” says Hiraga. “We live here, build relationships here, and care deeply about our community.”

Whether working with a local nonprofit, a growing business, or a state agency, James Moore brings the same mindset: Listen first, build trust, and find ways to make a meaningful difference.

As the firm continues to grow, that focus remains unchanged.

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