Federally Qualified Health Centers

James has more than 25 years of experience in the accounting profession, with an emphasis on governmental and nonprofit consulting, accounting and auditing. During his tenure with James Moore, he has been extensively involved with entities that receive state and federal financial assistance subject to Government Auditing Standards, the Florida Single Audit Act and OMB Uniform Grant Guidance.

As a recognized authority in audit and accounting, James has consulted in the area of internal controls and systems design. He is also a key member of our Government Services Team and has performed internal inspections and external peer reviews for the firm in accordance with peer review requirements of the SEC Practice Section of the AICPA Division for CPA firms, OMB Uniform Grant Guidance and Government Auditing Standards. James has audited and/or assisted in Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) development, is one of only a few ACFR reviewers for the GFOA in the state of Florida, and serves on the FGFOA technical resource committee.

James has been an active speaker in the local community and statewide, addressing topics specific to internal controls and accounting standards to industry-specific groups, such as FGFOA Chapters and state conferences. He is also in charge of the Daytona Beach office’s efforts with Strategic Nonprofit Alliance Partnership, Inc. (SNAP), an organization created by the firm to address questions and challenges in the nonprofit community. He also previously served on the State and Local Government Committee of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA) and was past chair and treasurer for the United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties. He is a member of the Volusia League of Cities and the Northeast Florida League of Cities.

Jeremy’s work at James Moore includes audit and assurance services, due diligence support for mergers and acquisitions, cash flow forecasting, outsourced accounting services and more. As a partner, he also provides guidance to our accounting and assurance staff as an instructor and mentor.

Jeremy leads the Construction Service Team and is a member of the Healthcare Services Team at James Moore & Co. He is a member of several industry-specific associations including the Builders Association of North Central Florida (BANCF), the Construction Industry CPAs and Consultants (CICPAC), the Florida Surety Association, and StartupGNV (where he serves as Treasurer). He also regularly holds office hours at UF Innovate to help guide area startup businesses as they grow.

In addition to the areas mentioned above, Jeremy also serves multiple federally qualified health centers, condo/homeowner associations and other commercial entities.

A certified public accountant in the states of Florida and Georgia, Mark Payne has nearly 30 years of experience in the accounting industry and takes great pride in providing clients with personalized, always-available service. As the Partner-In-Charge of James Moore’s Tallahassee office, Mark is responsible for the management of accounting, auditing and business consulting services to a variety of clients, including nonprofit organizations, real estate and construction businesses, professional associations, and governmental agencies.

Mark leads the firm’s Nonprofit Services Team and has extensive knowledge of federal and state tax compliance and the new Super Circular. As a result of this expertise, he is intricately involved with audits of nonprofit organizations and government entities that receive state and federal financial assistance subject to Government Auditing Standards. Mark also has extensive experience providing accounting, auditing and consulting services to Federally Qualified Health Centers and has an in-depth knowledge of the 340b drug pricing program and reporting requirements. He also works with real estate and construction companies and serves as an integral member of the firm’s Construction Services Team and Real Estate Services Team.

As a regular speaker for nonprofit organizations throughout the southeast, Mark covers topics directly associated with financial management, reviewing financial statements, and board development. He is also a member of several professional associations and serves on the boards for the United Partners for Human Services, Inc. (UPHS) and the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE).

As a certified public accountant in Florida, Karsten has nearly ten years of audit and accounting experience. As an audit manager, his responsibilities include running and supervising audit engagements from start to finish, building client relationships, planning and performing fieldwork, reviewing staff work and facilitating team development.

While his experience spans several industries, Karsten’s primary focus is serving the firm’s nonprofit and higher education clients. He has extensive experience in grant agreements, testing for compliance and other aspects of audit and single audit work. He also enjoys the challenge of assisting university colleges, departments and direct service organizations in their compliance and financial reporting requirements.

Outside of the office, Karsten is a board member of the North Central Florida YMCA and a volunteer mentor with Take Stock in Children.