Fractional CFO for construction businesses
CFO/Controller Services
Hands-on financial leadership to improve job profitability, strengthen cash flow, and deliver clear monthly reporting—without the cost of a full-time hire.
What you receive
Controller-level execution with CFO-level insight—built specifically for builders, contractors, and construction company directors.
We oversee your monthly close, improve the quality of your numbers, and translate results into decisions you can act on. Expect disciplined processes, timely reporting, and practical guidance to protect margins across every job.
Core CFO/Controller deliverables
A consistent monthly rhythm, job-cost visibility, and decision support—so you can manage cash and protect profit as projects move.
Monthly close oversight
Close discipline, reconciliations review, and issue resolution so your reporting is reliable and on time.
Management reporting pack
Clear P&L, balance sheet, cash position, and KPI reporting tailored to construction operations.
Job margin analysis
WIP and job-cost reviews to identify margin leakage early and improve estimating and change-order discipline.
Cash flow control
Cash flow forecasting, working-capital planning, and actionable recommendations to reduce surprises.
Profitability & pricing insights
Project and customer profitability analysis to guide pricing, overhead recovery, and growth decisions.
Systems & process improvement
Xero and construction workflow improvements that reduce rework and strengthen financial controls.
How we work
A simple monthly process that keeps you in control
We establish a reporting cadence that fits your business, then deliver insights you can use in management meetings and on site.
1) Align on goals and reporting needs
Confirm job-cost structure, KPIs, reporting deadlines, and decision points (hiring, equipment, pricing, and growth).
2) Strengthen the close
Review reconciliations and coding, resolve anomalies, and ensure your month-end numbers are dependable.
3) Deliver management reporting
Provide a concise reporting pack with commentary on performance, cash, and job margins—focused on what changed and why.
4) Decision support and next actions
Translate results into actions: job margin recovery, cash planning, overhead control, and process improvements.
Results construction owners care about
Examples of outcomes we target through consistent reporting, job-cost discipline, and cash flow planning.
★★★★★
“We finally had month-end numbers we could trust—and job margins we could explain. The reporting cadence changed how we run projects.”
Operations Director
Residential Builder
★★★★★
“Cash flow forecasting gave us confidence to hire and schedule work. No more surprises at payroll time.”
Managing Director
Commercial Contractor
★★★★★
“Job-cost reviews highlighted where we were leaking margin. We tightened change-order processes and improved profitability.”
Owner
Trade Services Company
Engagement options
Every construction business is different. These tiers indicate typical scopes; final pricing depends on job volume, systems, and reporting requirements.
From $1,500 / month
Controller Essentials
Monthly close oversight
Management reporting pack
KPI tracking and commentary
Email support
From $3,000 / month
Fractional CFO
Everything in Controller Essentials
Job margin and WIP reviews
Cash flow forecasting
Monthly review meeting
From $5,000 / month
CFO + Growth Support
Everything in Fractional CFO
Budgeting and rolling forecast
Pricing and profitability analysis
On-call decision support
Enquire about CFO/Controller Services
If you would like to discuss scope, timelines, or how we can support your construction business, send an enquiry and we will respond promptly.
Online service (Australia-wide)
801-792-6820
derek@trustclearpatchcpa.com
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm