Your Construction-Savvy Firm For CFO Partnerships, Controller Services, and Bookkeeping
Building Your Financial Foundation (For Scalable Success)
From customized bookkeeping services to holistic CFO partnerships, NLA is more than just your accountant. As a construction-specific firm, we understand the industry’s unique financial requirements, like complex project accounting, job costing, and cash management. Because we know construction, we operate as a true extension of your team. With services suited to your goals (and challenges), we’ll work together to strengthen your organization.
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Core Services
CFO Partnerships
CFO Partnerships are for construction firms that are serious about scaling. If you want to know exactly where your money is, implement data-driven solutions, and strategize big-picture goals, this is your holistic accounting solution. Focusing on high-level strategy, these partnerships provide financial analysis, forecasting, and relationship management with outside parties like audit firms, CPAs, and banks.
Controller Partnerships (Most Popular)
Controller partnerships are data-driven engagements with CFO oversight that provide reliable numbers. From income statements to WIP schedules, we’ll oversee your accounting and financial reporting process. We’ll review your financial data, ensure accuracy, and produce timely reports so you can make educated decisions for your organization.
Construction Bookkeeping
Construction bookkeeping means an expert manages your client’s books—someone who understands job costing, project accounting, and the transactions typical of their industry. We’ll record transactions, streamline their approach to maintaining accurate records, and provide CFO oversight. We’ll manage the engagement for them and can assist with other issues that may arise.
Get a complimentary Diagnostic when you book a free Strategy Session. We’ll take a closer look at your actual financial performance and provide action items based on your goals.
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Financial Consulting
Our financial consulting services provide customized access to our expertise. This series of one-on-one consultations allows us to analyze your current systems, strategize around project-specific challenges, and provide guidance where you need it most.
Software Consulting + Implementation
We’ve helped clients save thousands by embracing today’s best tools for construction accounting, project management, payroll solutions, and more. Acting as an extension of your organization, we’ll help you determine the right software and consult with the software’s implementation team. Beyond strategizing which software is right for you, we can also help implement your chosen solution.
CFO Coaching
CFO coaching gives your internal team the tools they need to build a stronger accounting department. CFO Coaching is perfect for your in-house Controller, CFO in training, and even veteran CFOs looking to uplevel their skills. This 6-month engagement includes professional guidance through NLA’s intensive Be Your Own CFO course alongside two 90-minute coaching sessions with our Founder and CEO, Jessica Krause.
Custom Workshops
From construction organizations to surety companies, we design custom accounting workshops and training geared toward your team’s needs. We’ve conducted previous training on topics like prevailing wage, WIP reporting, job costing, and more. If you’re interested in hosting a custom workshop, fill out our workshop request form.
Your Complete Team Of Construction Accounting Experts
Partner with us, and you’ll work with a team of experts dedicated to pursuing financial strategies that work for your construction organization.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The CFO is your main point of contact. As your financial partner, they will support your vision, answer your questions, and help you strategize for growth.
Controller
The Controller ensures your project data is timely, consistent, and accurate. They prepare the financial package, work with the CFO on strategy, and meet with the team to review key data.
Senior Accountant
The Senior Accountant preps balance sheets, reconciles financial data, and drafts the WIP report. They also provide guidance to the Staff Accountant.
Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant handles bookkeeping and project accounting engagements. They reconcile bank and credit card information and assist the Senior Accountant where needed.
What Our Clients Are Saying
“After years of struggling getting our accounting methodologies to align with the construction industry, I was able to bring the NLA team on board to assist us in CFO and bookkeeping services. Their knowledge of the construction industry is critical, and capabilities to understand multiple technologies was crucial. The NLA team was able to provide us with more accurate WIP reports than we ever had. We finally had clarity reviewing the business.“
– Ryan W.
Want Our Advice (For Free)?
The first step to any engagement with NLA is a free, 45-minute Strategy Session. We’ll get to know you, chat about your accounting concerns, and pinpoint your financial goals.
From there, we’ll perform your complimentary Diagnostic. We’ll provide a valuable snapshot of your organization’s actual financial performance alongside our expert input. You’ll walk away with a list of priorities and recommended services for tackling both your immediate accounting needs and greater financial goals. Book your Strategy Session today–free of charge and no obligation to sign with us.
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