What ROI can contractors expect from fractional controller services?

Our clients typically see 3× ROI in the first year through recovered revenue, improved cash flow, and better pricing decisions. Results include recovering $137K in leaked revenue and reducing AR by 21 days.

How much money do contractors lose on unbilled change orders?

Contractors typically lose 5-15% of change order revenue when approved field work never flows to billing. In one case study, we found $67,200 in approved but unbilled change orders across active Buildertrend projects.

How does retainage tracking help subcontractors?

Many subcontractors underestimate their outstanding retainage. One electrical contractor thought he had $80K in retainage—the actual number was $147,000. Proper tracking ensures you collect what you've earned instead of funding GC projects.

Why does my P&L show profit but I have no cash?

Construction creates timing gaps between earning revenue and collecting cash due to retainage, progress billing cycles, and slow-paying clients. One GC showed 22% margins on the P&L while paying $16,500/year in credit line interest because of poor cash flow management.

How does job costing improve contractor profitability?

Without job costing, contractors don't know which jobs make money and which lose it. One remodeler with $1.4M in revenue discovered he'd been underpricing his most popular jobs by $6,000 each—only visible once we implemented proper job costing.

What size construction company needs fractional controller services?

Contractors in the $500K-$10M revenue range benefit most. They've outgrown basic bookkeeping but aren't ready for full-time CFO costs. Fractional controller services provide job costing, WIP reporting, and cash flow forecasting at a fraction of the cost.

How long does it take to see results from financial system improvements?

Most contractors see immediate wins in the first 30-60 days through recovered unbilled work, retainage collection, and quick cash flow improvements. Full system implementation and sustained ROI typically develops over 3-6 months.

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We don't do hypotheticals. These are actual construction companies in the $500K–$10M range who plugged profit leaks, tightened cash flow, and finally got financial visibility that pays for itself.

3× ROI Average First Year

$137K Recovered Revenue

21 Days AR Reduced

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The Electrician Playing Hide and Seek with His Own Money

Marcus guessed he had $80K in retainage outstanding. The actual number was $147,000. Here's how we helped a commercial electrical sub stop funding his GCs' projects and start collecting what he'd earn... ...more

Case Studies

January 20, 2026•3 min read

The Electrician Playing Hide and Seek with His Own Money

The Builder Whose Change Orders Went to Die

Kevin's PMs were approving change orders in Buildertrend. His invoices weren't getting the memo. When we audited his active projects, we found $67,200 in approved work that was never billed. ...more

Case Studies

January 20, 2026•3 min read

The Builder Whose Change Orders Went to Die

The GC Whose P&L Was a Liar

Brandon's profit and loss showed 22% margins. His bank account was empty and he was paying $16,500/year in credit line interest. Here's how we fixed his cash flow without adding a single new project. ...more

Case Studies

January 20, 2026•3 min read

The Remodeler Who Was Allergic to His Own Numbers

Tony ran $1.4M in revenue through QuickBooks Desktop with zero job costing. When we finally turned on the lights, he discovered he'd been underpricing his most popular jobs by $6,000 each. Here's how ... ...more

Case Studies

January 20, 2026•3 min read

The Remodeler Who Was Allergic to His Own Numbers