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Moore Colson Expands Business and Financial Advisory Practice with Addition of Tara Talley

October 20, 2026

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

Moore Colson, an award-winning accounting and advisory firm in Atlanta, recently announced the addition of Tara Talley as a Director in its Business and Financial Advisory Practice Area.

Talley brings more than 17 years of financial management experience across the construction, real estate and manufacturing industries. At Moore Colson, she is a member of the firm’s construction industry group and guides clients in selecting the systems and software best suited to their operations. She also establishes consistent reporting cadences and help clients interpret their financial data to make informed choices.

Before joining Moore Colson, Talley spent more than 15 years at Place Services Inc., a commercial construction company. She advanced from an entry-level position to Corporate Controller, where she led the company’s accounting and finance function. As a member of the senior leadership team, she helped shape companywide goals. She also directed an enterprise-wide transition from QuickBooks to Acumatica that improved the speed and accuracy of reporting.

Talley’s expertise spans treasury, cash management, risk management, budget planning, job costing, contract administration and financial reporting. Her career has also extended into human resources, safety and fleet management. That range gives her a practical view of how the numbers shape daily business decisions.

Talley earned a Master of Accountancy from Georgia Southern University and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Kennesaw State University. She is a member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA). In the community, she is a patron and volunteer with The HOPE Center.

“Joining Moore Colson is an exciting next step for me,” said Talley. “Construction has been at the center of my career, and I have a real passion for this industry. I am eager to bring that firsthand perspective to our clients and give them the same clarity I relied on as a controller.”

“Tara’s years running finance for a commercial contractor are a natural fit for our practice area,” said Tyler Wright, Moore Colson partner and Business and Financial Advisory Practice Area leader. “Our clients will benefit from an advisor who has solved the same challenges they face every day.”


About Moore Colson:

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Moore Colson is one of the largest independent accounting and advisory firms in the United States. Our journey from a small business in the Southeast to a nationally recognized industry expert is a testament to our commitment to client success. We pride ourselves on understanding that every business is unique, and we lead with a client-centered approach to meet your distinct needs. At Moore Colson, we see ourselves as more than advisors — we’re partners invested in your growth, and we plan to grow alongside you, too. Learn more at MooreColson.com.


For more information, please contact:
Brunella C. Reid
Partner and Chief Marketing Officer
marketing@moorecolson.com
770.989.0028