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    Bookkeeping & CFO Advisory for Construction Companies

    Construction financials are uniquely complex—job costing, WIP schedules, retainage, progress billing, and subcontractor management all require specialized expertise. We deliver the financial infrastructure contractors need to bid smarter, build profitably, and grow with confidence.

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    The Financial Complexity of Construction

    Most bookkeepers aren't equipped for construction-specific financial operations. These are the challenges we solve every day.

    Job costing is inconsistent or not tracked at all
    WIP (work-in-progress) schedules are outdated or missing
    Retainage receivables and payables are hard to reconcile
    Cash flow is unpredictable due to project-based billing cycles
    Subcontractor payments, lien waivers, and compliance create bottlenecks
    Your CPA only sees the books at year-end, missing mid-year opportunities

    How We Support Construction Companies

    Purpose-built financial operations for contractors, subcontractors, and construction firms.

    Job Cost Tracking

    Accurate cost allocation by project, phase, and cost code so you know exactly which jobs are profitable and which are bleeding cash.

    WIP Schedule Management

    Monthly WIP schedules that track overbilling, underbilling, and percentage-of-completion across all active projects.

    Retainage & AR/AP Management

    Clear tracking of retainage receivables and payables, progress billing, and change order reconciliation.

    Subcontractor Payment Processing

    Organized subcontractor pay applications, lien waiver tracking, and 1099 compliance at year-end.

    Cash Flow Forecasting

    Project-level cash flow projections that account for billing cycles, retainage releases, and seasonal revenue fluctuations.

    Fractional CFO Advisory

    Strategic financial leadership including bonding capacity analysis, equipment financing decisions, bid profitability modeling, and growth planning.

    Why Construction Companies Choose Us

    We understand construction-specific financials: job costing, WIP, retainage, and progress billing
    Our team works in QuickBooks Online and integrates with construction management tools
    We coordinate with your CPA and bonding company for seamless year-end and audit support
    We deliver controller-level oversight without the overhead of a full-time hire
    Our clients range from specialty subcontractors to general contractors doing $50M+ annually

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    Quick Answers

    Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most.

    How much does construction bookkeeping cost?
    Construction bookkeeping with job costing typically ranges from $1,250 to $3,500+ per month depending on the number of active projects, transaction volume, and level of WIP reporting needed. Fractional CFO advisory for construction companies ranges from $5,000 to $8,000+ per month.
    Do you handle WIP schedules and job costing for contractors?
    Yes. We prepare monthly WIP (work-in-progress) schedules, track job costs by project and phase, manage retainage receivables and payables, and deliver financial reporting tailored to the construction industry—including percentage-of-completion reporting.

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