Tax, Accounting, Consulting & Advisory Services for Construction Companies

Construction CPA – Building a more profitable future

Construction leaders must solve problems every day, often before the numbers catch up. Your list may include:

Labor shortage strategy and workforce cost pressure

Process improvements and business performance metrics

Selecting and using cost accounting and project management technology

State and federal tax minimization and sales tax compliance

Building job-level profitability while strengthening company-level financial health

Where and when to introduce AI into operations

That is a lot to carry while also trying to run jobs, lead people and protect profitability. The right advisor should help you make sense of the moving parts, not add more noise. You need an advisor who understands how construction companies operate and how to protect margin when projects get messy.

Committed to the Construction Industry

Running the financial component of a construction business is no easy feat, and it takes expertise in your area. It affects estimating discipline, WIP accuracy, job profitability, cash flow planning and bonding capacity. When the numbers are right, you can make better decisions with less guesswork. Our construction team includes multiple Certified Construction Industry Financial Professionals (CCIFPs), a premier designation that recognizes deep competency in construction financial management. Adams Brown is home to more CCIFPs than any other CPA firm in the central U.S.

We show up where construction decisions are shaped to learn, contribute and stay ahead of the issues contractors face. We’re active in organizations that move the industry forward, including:

National Perspective. Local Execution. Year-Round Commitment.

As a team recognized among Construction Executive’s Top 50 Construction Accounting Firms, we bring specialized construction experience and a contractor first approach without losing the responsiveness of a relationship‑driven firm. We are proud to be actively engaged with the organizations and conversations shaping the construction industry. Our team participates at both the state and federal level, contributing to national discussions on workforce development, fair competition and policies that affect contractors’ ability to compete and grow.

Through leadership roles within Associated Builders and Contractors, including service on its national board, our team helps represent contractors’ perspectives in Washington, D.C. This work includes regular engagement with lawmakers and participation in industry advocacy efforts centered on the merit shop philosophy promoting open competition, business sustainability and opportunity for qualified contractors. This level of involvement allows us to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and industry trends so our clients are better positioned to respond to challenges with clarity and confidence.

Accounting, Tax, and Consulting Services for Contractors and Sub-Contractors

Agreed Upon Procedures, Review and Compilations

Services for providing insight into the accuracy and validity of your construction business’ accounting and financial information to discover and correct issues, install controls, assist with financial decision making and respond to 3rd party financial information requests.

Learn more about agreed upon procedures and reviews and compilations.

Construction Audits & Attestation

To describe a construction business’ financial health, management teams, boards, shareholders and other stakeholders need financial statement audits. This includes the accuracy of its financial statements today as well as tomorrow’s opportunities and challenges.

Learn more about audit and attestation services.

Construction Business Advisory and Consulting

For construction companies seeking guidance in areas such as:

ASC 606 revenue recognition,
bonding and surety support,
strategic planning,
growth and expansion opportunities,
business transformations, or
selling, merging or transitioning your businesses to the next generation.

Learn more about business advisory and consulting services.

Construction Managed IT & Cybersecurity Services

For construction contactors and sub-contractors seeking technology support to help streamline and enhance their business operations while securing valuable data from bad actors and cyber threats.

Learn more about construction managed IT services and cybersecurity services.

Outsourced Accounting, Controller & CFO Services

To make managing a construction business easier via outsourcing back-office accounting functions like:

Payroll
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Analyzing areas for automation
Implementing cloud-based solutions
Training staff on new software and procedures

Learn more about how construction businesses use outsourced accounting, outsourced controller and outsourced CFO solutions.

Tax Planning and Compliance for Construction Companies

Tax minimization strategies and tactics at the corporate level with a focus on capturing relevant federal and state incentives, credits and deductions for construction companies.

Learn more about tax planning and compliance for businesses.

Tax Planning and Compliance for Construction Company Owners

Tax minimization strategies and tactics for individual construction company owners and their families with a focus on opportunities available with tax reform. We also help with tax strategies related to estate planning, succession planning and exiting the business.

Learn more about tax planning and compliance for individuals.

Trust Solutions

Protecting your business and family legacy requires more than a will or estate plan. As a construction company owner or operator, managing your trust and estate responsibilities can feel overwhelming without the right support. Families often face complex decisions and ongoing obligations that require time, care and experience. Trust solutions provide steady, independent guidance to help administer your trust, manage assets and carry out your wishes to preserve your legacy for generations to come.

Learn more about trust solutions for you and trust solutions for your beneficiaries.

Wealth Management

Helping construction company owners and their families develop and implement customized strategies for achieving long-term goals, strengthening your financial security and maintaining your quality of life.

Learn more about personal financial planning services and group benefits and retirement plan services.

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A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY’S PERSPECTIVE…

“We are very satisfied with Adams Brown. We have peace of mind knowing they are taking care of our best interests.”

Scott Jowers – Jowers General Contracting, Inc., Blytheville, AR