Build Profitable Projects With True Financial Clarity and Control
Fractional CFO & Accounting Services for Trades and Construction Companies Looking to Protect Margins and Grow
In the trades and construction industry, every project can feel like a balancing act—coordinating subcontractors, materials, and timelines while keeping an eye on the bottom line. Without clear financial data and simple, reliable systems, expenses slip through the cracks, cash flow tightens, and projects stall. At Argento CPA, we set you up with the right tools, insights, and support so you can stay ahead of problems before they become costly. From accurate project costing to short-term cash forecasting, we keep your profits steady and your business moving in the right direction.
Common Challenges We Solve for Trades & Construction:
- Accurate Project Costing & Revenue Recognition:
The Problem: It’s hard to match revenue with project completion when you don’t have a clear system, and you risk mixing up costs and profits.
Our Fix: We help you properly assign labor, overhead, and materials to each job, so you know exactly which ones are truly profitable. With the right revenue recognition practices, your financials stay clean, transparent, and audit-proof.
- Labor Efficiency:
The Problem: Without tracking how your team spends its time and where overhead goes, you’re guessing at margins.
Our Fix: We set up methods to track labor efficiency per project. Now you’ll know which jobs run smoothly and which need adjustments, helping you improve margins where it counts.
- Short-Term Cash Flow Management & 13-Week Forecasting:
The Problem: You often pay suppliers and subtrades long before you get paid, leaving you out-of-pocket and stressed.
Our Fix: We create 13-week cash flow forecasts so you can see when money will come in and go out. With this view, you can plan your payments, negotiate better terms, and avoid last-minute scrambles.
- Staying Compliant With Tax & Regulatory Filings:
The Problem: Forms like T5018, T4, T4A, GST, and WCB can feel overwhelming.
Our Fix: We handle compliance and reporting so you stay on good terms with tax authorities and workers’ comp boards. No more penalties or last-minute panics.
- Subcontractor & Vendor Payments:
The Problem: Late or incorrect payments create tension with vendors, slow projects, and eat up your time.
Our Fix: We streamline your payable process so bills are paid on time and accurately. That means fewer invoice headaches and more focus on job quality and keeping clients happy.
- Controlling Credit Card & Material Costs:
The Problem: Overspending on company cards or not tracking materials properly can quietly drain profits.
Our Fix: We set up budgeting and expense tracking systems that highlight problem areas. We’ll help you establish guidelines so you keep spending in check.
- Integration of Field & Accounting Software:
The Problem: Manually moving data between Buildertrend, Knowify, Procore, and QuickBooks or Sage wastes hours and leads to errors.
Our Fix: We link your project management and accounting tools for seamless data flow, cutting down on admin work and mistakes. The result? More accurate reports and more confidence in your numbers.
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Why Work With Argento CPA?
- Industry Know-How: We live and breathe construction accounting—progress billing, job costing, revenue recognition are part of our daily work.
- Practical Solutions: Beyond numbers, we show you what truly matters and how to act on it, helping you control costs, stabilize cash flow, and boost profits.
- Dedicated Support: We meet deadlines, keep communication straightforward, and act as a partner invested in your success, not just a vendor.
Why Start Now?
The sooner you fix cash flow issues, rework pricing, and straighten out reporting, the sooner you run a smoother, more profitable agency. Start today, and set yourself up for easier scaling and better margins down the road.
Ready to Build a Stronger Financial Foundation?
Don’t let hidden costs, late payments, or old-fashioned processes sabotage your hard work. With Argento CPA, you get clarity, proven systems, and the guidance you need to manage projects profitably, keep cash steady, and grow your business on solid ground.
Let’s start laying the foundation for a more profitable, streamlined construction business today.