HELPING CONTRACTORS

Many construction company leaders, real estate managers and general contractors struggle with accounting functions. They are good at what they do - build, repair, maintain things - but dealing with the numbers is challenging. The truth is all construction industry companies need someone dedicated...

Need help organizing the accounting data and reporting processes used in your construction business? You are not alone. Many managers and general contractors struggle with building a workable chart of accounts. Yet, the chart of accounts is a foundational tool from which all your financial...

No matter in what industry you operate, one of your organization's goals is to thrive and increase revenue. A chief financial officer (CFO) is the person making the financial operational decisions for your organization. This person handles accounting, budget, financing, and relationships with...

It's challenging enough to win bids and keep projects on-track and on-budget without spending extra time tracking costs and analyzing labor and overhead percentages. Add in a different supply chain challenge nearly every day and you may feel like you're just working to stay in business. It's...

Construction bookkeeping is similar to bookkeeping systems for other types of businesses. However, there is a mobile component that a traditional brick-and-mortar operation does not deal with every day - the in-the-field nature of delivering a finished product, customized to each buyer's...

While managing cash flow is challenging for many organizations, contractors and construction company leaders face unique obstacles to keeping cash flow on the positive side. Between clients that make slow payments and those who continuously ask for extensions, it is hard to make your own payments...

An outsourced construction industry controller is a professional financial expert who supports your current accounting team and company decision makers. Many contractors find that hiring an external controller reduces costs, while allowing your organization to improve accuracy and reporting...

Small- to medium-sized construction businesses usually do plenty of sub-contracting of specialty work depending on a specific project’s needs. Without a steady flow of jobs with those special requirements, it is not cost-effective to maintain all the equipment and labor on full-time availability...