Running a construction company is very different from running a typical service-based business, especially managing your accounting. You’re managing multiple projects at different stages including;

• complex payment cycles
• fluctuating material costs
• subcontractor invoices
• retentions
• progress claims
• tight margins

At the same time, you need accurate, real-time financial visibility to ensure each project stays profitable. But with uneven cash flow and rising project demands, a full-time CFO isn’t always possible — or cost-effective.

That’s why we provide outsourced CFO-led accounting services designed specifically for construction and building.

You get the strategic direction of an experienced CFO, combined with hands-on financial management, without the cost of hiring one full-time.

A CFO gives you strategic financial oversight.

But hiring one internally can cost well over $250k per year.

Our CFO-led accounting service for construction bridges the gap.

You get construction-specific financial expertise, better systems, accurate numbers, and strategic guidance — all delivered at a fraction of the cost of a full-time CFO.

Accounting Services for Every Type of Building & Construction Company

We provide tailored CFO services for:

• Residential and commercial builders
• Renovation companies
• Construction contractors and subcontractors
• Civil, trade and project-based businesses
• Companies scaling into larger tenders or more complex projects
• Businesses experiencing cash-flow pressure due to progress payments or retentions
• Builders needing better job-cost tracking and financial systems
• Firms wanting reliable, real-time reporting for decision-making

If your business runs project-to-project and depends on accurate costing, forecasting and margin protection, we can help.

First 30 Days – Onboarding

To de-risk the transition, we follow a structured onboarding:
Week 1: Access & diagnostics – review your general ledger, job costing, prior year accounts, and compliance filings.

Week 2: Clean-up & KPI design – tidy the chart of accounts, streamline project tracking, and design construction-specific KPIs.

Week 3: Forecast & budgeting – build a 13-week cash flow model and project budgets.

Week 4: First management-ready pack – deliver a dashboard and action plan; refine the plan for the next 60 days. We will ask for access to your accounting system, bank/merchant portals, project contracts, subcontractor agreements, and policies to get started.

Pricing & Commitment

Hiring a full-time CFO in Australia can cost well over AU$250,000 per year. Our CFO accounting services are available on a retainer or project basis, typically ranging from AU$3,000 to AU$15,000 per month, depending on complexity, size, and scope. Engagements can be month-to-month or three-month terms. There are no hidden setup fees. Most clients see quick wins in the first one to two months, with benefits that far outweigh the cost.

Outcomes & Proof

Our goal is to maximise the profitability and efficiency of every project. Working with our CFOs, construction businesses have:

• Optimised project cash flow – ensure progress claims, retentions, and subcontractor payments are managed efficiently.
• Secured additional finance – bank loans or project finance achieved through accurate reporting and strategic planning.
• Stable cash flow – projects run smoothly with forward-looking forecasts preventing delays.
• Transparent reporting – management dashboards built around project KPIs and business performance.
• Sustainable growth – improved project planning, resource allocation, and financial controls to support business expansion.

Client Snapshot: 🏆

One building contractor reduced month-end close time by five days and improved project margin visibility after implementing our 13-week cash forecast and project budget methodology.* * example for illustration; specific client results vary.