Construction & Contracting

Common Challenges

Construction businesses manage multiple projects, subcontractors, and material costs simultaneously. Without strong financial systems, it becomes difficult to track job profitability and maintain steady cash flow.

Common issues include:

• Tracking job costs accurately
• Managing subcontractor payments
• Monitoring project profitability
• Cash flow gaps between project payments
• Managing change orders and unexpected expenses
• Difficulty forecasting project costs and revenue

How DNBR Accounting Helps

DNBR Accounting helps contractors implement financial systems designed for project-based businesses.

We help by:

• Implementing job costing systems
• Tracking expenses and materials by project
• Monitoring project profitability and margins
• Organizing subcontractor and vendor payments
• Preparing clear financial reports for project performance
• Improving financial visibility across active jobs

  • Starting at $300 / month

    Reliable bookkeeping for smaller construction companies and contractors that need organized financial records and clear financial visibility.

    Includes:

    • Monthly bookkeeping and transaction categorization
    • Bank and credit card reconciliations
    • Monthly financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet)
    • Basic expense tracking for materials and operating costs
    • Organization of vendor and subcontractor payments
    • Email support for general accounting questions

    Best for:
    Small contractors, independent builders, or construction businesses managing a limited number of projects with lower transaction volume.

  • Starting at $600 / month

    Financial oversight for growing construction companies that need better visibility into project costs and company performance.

    Includes everything in Basic, plus:

    • Monitoring project-related expenses and material costs
    • Job cost tracking to help evaluate project profitability
    • Operating expense tracking and cost monitoring
    • Cash flow monitoring to support project operations
    • Financial reporting to support business decisions
    • Quarterly financial consultation

    Best for:
    Growing contractors managing multiple projects and increasing operational expenses.

  • Starting at $1,200 / month

    Comprehensive accounting support for established construction companies that require consistent financial oversight across projects.

    Includes everything in Intermediate, plus:

    • Weekly bookkeeping and financial monitoring
    • Advanced financial reporting and KPI tracking
    • Budgeting and forecasting support for upcoming projects
    • Subcontractor payment coordination and expense oversight
    • Project profitability analysis and financial performance review
    • Monthly financial strategy meetings

    Best for:
    Established construction companies managing multiple projects and requiring proactive financial management.

  • Custom Pricing

    Specialized accounting and consulting services designed for firms with complex financial needs.

    Examples include:

    • Accounting system setup and financial process improvements
    • Catch-up or cleanup bookkeeping
    • CFO-level consulting and financial planning
    • Financial reporting for partners, investors, or lenders
    • Business performance analysis and advisory services

    Best for:
    Professional service firms requiring tailored financial support or advisory services.

Our Process

Consultation & Project Review

We begin by learning about your construction business, the types of projects you manage, and how your financial processes currently operate. Contractors often manage multiple jobs at once, each with its own expenses, timelines, and budgets. During this step, we identify areas where financial organization and reporting can be improved. This allows us to develop an approach tailored to the structure of your projects and operations.

Financial Organization & Structure

Once we understand your business, we focus on strengthening the organization of your financial systems. Construction companies rely on clear financial records to understand project costs, track expenses, and evaluate overall business performance. A well-structured financial system helps ensure financial data remains consistent and reliable. This foundation supports better visibility into project performance and company finances.

Process Efficiency & Financial Controls

Managing finances across multiple projects requires reliable processes and oversight. We work to streamline financial workflows and implement safeguards that help maintain accuracy and consistency. These improvements support better cost management and reduce the risk of financial errors. Strong financial processes allow contractors to operate more efficiently and confidently manage ongoing work.

Ongoing Financial Oversight

With improved systems in place, we continue supporting your business through ongoing bookkeeping and financial reporting. Regular financial insight helps contractors understand project performance, monitor costs, and maintain healthy cash flow. Reliable financial reporting allows business owners to make informed decisions about current and future projects. Our goal is to ensure your financial systems continue supporting your business as it grows.

Interested in working with DNBR Accounting & Consulting?

Complete the form below and tell us a little about your business and the services you're looking for. We'll review your message and respond within 48 hours to discuss how we can help support your financial operations.