Bookkeeping & Advisory for Builders

We help firm owners drive growth, become more profitable, and get more time back in their day

We Specialize in Builders

An accounting firm built for construction

  • General Contractors

  • Builders & Remodelers

  • Subcontractors

  • Real Estate Development Firms

Construction accounting is different. Job costing, WIP, retainage, and cash timing require specialized expertise which we handle every day.

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The Problems We Solve

  • Lack of trust in job profitability numbers (or no job profitability tracking at all)

  • Unpredictable cash flow, even during busy periods

  • Books that are consistently behind

  • Financial guidance that only shows up at tax time

  • Too much time spent chasing payments and receipts

  • Limited visibility into how the business is performing without being on-site

  • Lack of clear financial information to support hiring, investment, and scaling decisions

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How We Help Builders

  • Accurate Job Costing & WIP

    • Know which jobs make money, and which don’t

  • Clean, Timely Financials

    • Monthly reporting you can actually rely on

  • Cash Flow Visibility

    • Understand timing, not just totals

  • Builder-Focused Advisory

    • Support for pricing, growth, and smarter decisions

Our Services


Advisory & Fractional CFO Support

Hands-on partner to discuss how the business is doing from a financial aspect, how the business can improve, and how we can accomplish their goals.

TURNKEY

BUILD-OUT

Integrated Processes & Accounting Support

Handling back-office needs on top of bookkeeping, building processes for your accounting, and giving you time back as your business grows.

BLUEPRINT

Construction Bookkeeping & Monthly Close

Reliable bookkeeping and reporting so you can trust your financials, know where your business stands throughout the year and understand job performance.


How We Support You

We support businesses with day-to-day accounting and higher-level financial support. Services are scalable and tailored to your needs.

Bookkeeping & Monthly Close

Ongoing bookkeeping, reconciliations, and a consistent monthly close so your financials are accurate and reliable.

Job Costing & Project Tracking

Cost coding and job tracking to ensure labor, materials, and subcontractor costs are properly assigned to projects.

WIP / Percentage-of-Completion (POC)

Preparation and review of WIP schedules to align revenue with job progress and provide a clear picture of profitability.

Financial Reporting

Clear financial reports that show how the business is performing and where attention is needed.

Systems & Process Setup

Setup and improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and reporting to support growth.

Advisory & Owner Support

Ongoing support to help owners understand the numbers, talk through decisions, and address issues as they arise.

Accounts Payable (AP)

Vendor bill entry, payment processing, and approval workflows so you always know what’s owed and when.

Accounts Receivable (AR)

Customer invoicing, payment tracking, and follow-up to help keep cash moving and improve collections.

Payroll & Payroll Support

Payroll coordination, job and wage allocations, and reporting so payroll is accurate and reflected correctly in your books.

Why Odyssey?

  1. We’re a CPA-led firm, so your books are done correctly and you can feel confident in your numbers throughout the year.

  2. We focus on construction businesses, which means we understand job costing, cash flow, and the challenges builders face day to day.

  3. We help put simple systems and processes in place, not just data entry, so your accounting can grow with your business.

  4. We act as an ongoing partner, not just a back-end bookkeeper.

  5. We don’t just keep the books, we help you understand them.

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How it Works

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Book a Call Today

Schedule your free discovery call using the link below. You’ll receive a calendar invite and video link right away.

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Discovery Call

We’ll learn about your business and see if we’re a good fit to work together. If it makes sense, we’ll ask for your financials to complete a free review.

(30 minutes)

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Strategy Call

We’ll review a complimentary financial analysis, share recommendations, and discuss how we can help. Even if you don’t move forward, you’ll leave with a valuable review (on us).

(1 hour)

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Implementation

Once you select a plan, we get to work handling any cleanup, access, process implementation and standardized reporting.

(30 to 60 days)

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Ongoing Support

With the foundation in place, we provide ongoing support, clear reporting, and help managing your back office.

Schedule a Discovery Call Today

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