Construction Accounting, Chicago + Nationwide
You Build. We’ll Handle the Finances
Construction-savvy accountants who handle every detail thoroughly, kindly, and completely.
Job Costing
WIP Tracking
Insurance Audit Prep
Tax Strategy
Advisory
Illinois Licensed CPA
QuickBooks® ProAdvisor
30+ Years Experience
What's stealing your margins?
You know how to build — but paperwork, payroll, and job costing steal your focus and profits.
- Blind spots in job costing and WIP mean you don’t see margin leaks until it’s too late.
- Change orders slip through, eating away at profits.
- Insurance audits trigger painful premium adjustments.
- Cash flow feels like guesswork when multiple crews run at once.
You should be focused on building — not bookkeeping.
The construction-fluent, all-in-one partner
For over 20 years, we’ve helped contractors across the Greater Chicago Area protect margins, lower premiums, and stop financial surprises. We speak construction.
Construction Fluency
We understand job costing, WIP tracking, insurance audits, and change-order chaos — because we’ve worked with trades like yours for decades.
Hands-On Responsiveness
Get answers within 24–48 hours. Clear, kind communication — no judgment, no waiting weeks.
End-to-End Service
CAS, tax, and advisory under one roof, with one accountable team that’s got your back.
Professional Credentials
Illinois Licensed
& Registered CPA
Advanced QuickBooks®
ProAdvisor
Member: NATP, NSA,
IL CPA Society
Your path from confusion to control
Introducing the Highpoint Financial Blueprint™ — a proven, step-by-step system to take you from chaos to clarity.
Phase 1
Foundation
(Months 1-12)
Get the basics right. We clean up your books, set up job costing and WIP systems, implement a 10-day close, and prep for insurance audits. You’ll have reliable numbers, accurate bids, and fewer surprises.
Phase 2
Growth
(Years 2-3)
Turn clarity into confidence. We guide you through proactive tax planning, cash flow forecasting, and quarterly CFO-style advisory — so you grow sustainably and reduce borrowing costs.
Phase 3
Legacy
(Years 3-5+)
Build wealth and long-term security. We coordinate external advisors for wealth, insurance, and succession planning — helping you protect what you’ve built and prepare for what’s next.
Results you feel on every job
Recover Margins
WIP and job costing reveal hidden losses early — contractors recover 2–5% per job on average.
Cut Insurance Costs
Proactive audit prep and clean COIs can reduce premiums by 20%+ where documentation gaps existed.
Control Cash Flow
Forecast reserves by job and reduce credit reliance — even a 1–2 point interest reduction can save thousands annually.
Fewer surprises. More profitable bids next time.
WHO WE HELP
Built for contractors in the Greater Chicago Area
You’re an ideal fit if you:
- Own a residential or light commercial construction company (GC or trade)
- Earn $0.5M–$20M in annual revenue
- Run multiple crews or concurrent jobs
- Want one accountable partner for bookkeeping, tax, and advisory
- Struggle with job costing, WIP, cash flow, or insurance audits
SERVICES
Everything under one roof
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Job costing & WIP tracking
- Insurance audit prep & COI management
- Payroll coordination
- Tax strategy & annual filings
- Cash flow forecasting (13-week model)
- Bank/bonding-ready reporting
- Quarterly CFO-style advisory
- Owner comp optimization
- Succession & exit planning
Construction-Specific Expertise:
- Builders, GCs, and trades
- Insurance audits (liability & workers’ comp)
- QuickBooks setup, training, and review (ProAdvisor Certified)
Professional Recognition & Credentials
Past President, Illinois CPA Society – O’Hare Chapter
30+ years in accounting, tax, and business advisory
Rotary Club Treasurer | Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you work with my current accounting software?
Yes — we specialize in QuickBooks (Pro, Premier, Enterprise, and Online) and can migrate your setup for job costing and WIP tracking.
How fast will I see results?
Within the first few months, you’ll have accurate numbers and a monthly close process. Margin and cash flow improvements will follow.
Do you only handle taxes?
We file taxes, but that’s only part of what we do. Our clients see the best results when bookkeeping, job costing, and advisory work together.
What will you need from me?
We handle most of the setup. You provide access to current systems, project data, and payroll records — then we take it from there.
Do you serve clients outside the Greater Chicagoland Area?
Yes. While we’re based in Chicago, we serve contractors and professionals across the U.S. via secure remote collaboration.
Ready for fewer surprises and more profit?
Let’s fix your financial foundation — for good.