Financial clarity, built to spec.
Tight margins, layered job costs, bonding requirements, multi-state compliance... Construction is a financially complex industry.
James Moore's construction CPAs have spent decades helping contractors turn this complexity into a competitive advantage.
Construction accounting is a specialty. We treat it that way.
Construction accounting is fundamentally different from general business accounting. Percent-complete revenue recognition, WIP schedules, job costing across multiple active projects and bonding requirements all demand a CPA who works in this industry every day, not one who sees it once in a while.
Your accounting — and the decisions you make based on it — directly affect your bonding capacity, your tax position and your ability to bid on the projects that grow your business.
There's real satisfaction in building something that lasts: a landmark project, a thriving company, a legacy worth passing on.
What's less satisfying? Chasing down financial statements for your bonding agent, navigating wage and hour compliance, or getting WIP reports that raise more questions than they answer.
James Moore's construction team works alongside contractors at every scale, bringing the specialized financial expertise your business actually requires. We improve profitability, sharpen operational controls and build the long-term value of your company, so you can focus on the work that got you here in the first place.
We've seen the challenges at every stage of the business cycle. And we know how to solve them.
Who we work with
- General contractors
- Subcontractors
- Commercial contractors
- Residential contractors
- Government contractors
- Multi-state operators
- DOT Contractors
- Custom home builders
"As the CFO of a large commercial contracting company, I have been extremely satisfied with the services provided by James Moore. They're very tuned-in to our business and operating environment, offering help whenever they can. The relationship between the James Moore team and our company is as good as it could be. We candidly discuss challenges, opportunities, and complex issues. They provide honest perspectives and any necessary cautions, which we greatly appreciate. I highly recommend James Moore & Co."
Ralph Pressley, CFO
Charles Perry Partners, Inc. (CPPI)
"What we appreciate most about working with James Moore is the quick, responsive communication. We know we can always count on them for timely answers and sound strategic guidance. They help ensure we are making the right decisions and managing the business properly. That level of trust is invaluable."
Samantha Townsend, Project Manager
Empire Construction Management, LLC
“What we found in James Moore was more than an accountant, we found a business partner…CHW is better because of our relationship with James Moore and its people.”
Rory Causseaux, PE, CEO
CHW Civil Engineering Services, Inc.
All your growing construction business needs
A growing construction business is never standing still, and neither are its financial needs. Our team moves with you, from foundational bookkeeping and tax planning to the kind of CFO-level strategic thinking that forges your company's path.
Wherever you are in the business cycle, we support what comes next.
Assurance & Bonding Support
Bonding capacity is the key to bigger projects. Your financial statements need to tell the right story accurately, clearly and in the language surety companies trust.
- Audits, reviews and compilations
- WIP schedule preparation and review
- Financial statement presentation for sureties
- Employee benefit plan audits
- Internal controls assessment
Outsourced Accounting
Consider us your off-site accounting department. Scalable, specialized and available at the level your business needs, from bookkeeping to fractional CFO services.
- Payroll processing and bill payment
- Monthly financial statements and reporting
- Cash flow projections and analysis
- Job cost tracking and WIP schedule management
- Month-end close and annual audit preparation
Fractional CFO Services
Growing construction companies often need CFO-level thinking before they're ready to hire one full time. We provide the financial leadership your business needs for where you are right now.
- Cash flow forecasting and management
- Strategic financial planning
- Budget development and variance analysis
- KPI development and performance reporting
- Support for bonding, banking and surety relationships
Tax Planning & Compliance
The tax code is dense, but it's also full of leverage for construction companies. We know where to find that leverage — and how to use it responsibly.
- Multi-state tax compliance and filing
- Income deferral and accelerated deductions
- Energy-efficient construction tax credits
- Business structure optimization for tax efficiency
- R&D and workforce development credits
HR Solutions
Workforce management in construction includes wage and hour compliance, multi-state workers and union rules. Our HR team handles the complexity so you can keep your crew focused.
- Wage and hour compliance
- HR audits and policy development
- Recruiting and onboarding support
- Benefits and compensation consulting
- Employee relations and training
Technology Services
The right technology stack changes how your business operates. Our technology team helps construction companies evaluate, implement and support the tools that improve efficiency, protect data and keep your systems running.
- Managed IT services and helpdesk support
- Cloud solutions and migrations
- Data protection and cybersecurity
- Technology planning and advisory
- Software implementation and integration
The people behind the work
Our construction practice is led by CPAs who have spent their careers inside this industry, not just serving it from a distance.
Webb Shephard, CPA
Partner
Alex Gartland, CPA
Tax Manager
Bryant Rafferty
Senior Manager
Caleb Brogan, CPA*
Senior Tax Manager
Curtis (C.J.) Leonard, Jr., CPA
Senior Manager
Daniel Roccanti, CPA
Director
Jeremy Wright, CPA
Partner
Jordan Guilbault, CPA
Senior Manager
Julie Kniseley, SHRM-SCP
President, HR Solutions
Melissa Lingo
Business Development Manager
Michael Messano, CPA
Director
Rebeca Denahan, CPA
Partner
Scott Withrow
Director of Construction Advisory Services
Smoak Allen, CPA, CCIFP
Director
Better data, right inside QuickBooks.
Most construction companies run on QuickBooks; it's familiar, affordable and functional. But it has a ceiling.
Out of the box, QuickBooks can't produce the dynamic WIP reports your surety expects, the real-time job cost dashboards your project managers need or the financial workflow automation that keeps month-end from becoming a fire drill.
Break through that ceiling... without replacing the system you already know.
James Moore works with contractors to integrate ProNovos, a cloud-based construction intelligence platform, directly into their existing QuickBooks environment. The result is automated WIP reporting, advanced job costing and a live view of project profitability that leadership can actually act on.
Automated WIP Reporting
Produce accurate, surety-ready WIP schedules automatically, without manual spreadsheet assembly every month.
Real-Time Job Costing
See exactly where each project stands financially as costs are incurred, not weeks later at month-end.
QuickBooks Integration
ProNovos connects directly to your existing QuickBooks data, so your team keeps working the way it already does.
ON DEMAND WEBINAR
Is your WIP reporting keeping up with your jobs — or always one step behind?
For many commercial contractors, QuickBooks Online handles the basics well. But when WIP still lives in spreadsheets, reporting lags and decisions suffer. In this session, James Moore partner Webb Shephard and ProNovos CEO Bruce Orr show how contractors are automating real-time WIP reporting directly on top of QBO — and what changes when they do.
What You'll Walk Away With:
You'll leave with a clear picture of where QBO falls short for WIP visibility, how automated reporting cuts down on manual spreadsheet work, and which signals profitable contractors track to protect margin — so your team can make faster, more confident financial decisions.
Essential reads for serious builders
Our Construction Resource Center houses our full library of industry-specific articles, whitepapers, webinars and more. Our clients reach for these two resources the most; start here, then explore the rest!
GUIDE
A Guide to Tax Planning for Construction Companies
As thick as the tax code is, it also has plenty of opportunities for your construction company to save. This guide cuts through the complex language with usable strategies tailored to your industry.
- How to maximize construction-specific deductions
- Energy-efficient construction tax credits explained
- Choosing the right business structure for tax efficiency
- Multi-state compliance without the headaches
- Proactive strategies vs. reactive filing
On-Demand Webinar
Financials for Bonding: What You Need to Know
Securing bonding is the gateway to bigger projects. Webb Shephard walks you through exactly which financial statements surety companies want to see and how to get your business where you want it to be.
- Balance sheets, income statements and WIP schedules explained clearly
- How to use QuickBooks Online to build a real-time financial picture
- Common chart of accounts mistakes that hurt bonding capacity
- Step-by-step preparation strategies for the bonding process
- What surety companies actually look for in your financials
Looking for more resources?
The work in practice
What does a real James Moore engagement look like? Here's one example.
Case Study: Outsourced Accounting
A mid-sized construction company came to James Moore with a problem that's more common than most owners want to admit: their accounting was a mess. Disorganized systems, inaccurate financials and a single person holding everything together. Leadership couldn't get a reliable read on project profitability. Audits were painful. And their surety partners were asking questions the company couldn't answer.
The result was stalled growth and a bonding position that wasn't reflecting what the business was actually capable of.
James Moore's outsourced construction accounting team stepped in and rebuilt the foundation, streamlining workflows, developing contract schedules that gave leadership a real-time view of project progress and liaising directly with auditors to take the burden off internal staff. Beyond the mechanics, we served as a sounding board for key decisions, helping the owners think through the financial ramifications before committing.
Within a few months, the transformation was visible across the entire operation.
Ready to build something better?
Tell us about your business. A construction CPA will be in touch!
- Specialists in construction accounting, not a generalist firm
- Trusted by bonding agents and surety companies across the region
- Clients ranging from small subcontractors to multi-state operators
- Full-service: tax, assurance, HR, advisory and transition planning
- We typically respond within one business day
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