Construction Accounting
Project Accounting, Built for Construction
Financial control systems engineered for architecture, engineering, and construction firms.
We help construction professionals protect margins, manage cash flow, and scale with confidence.
Why Choose Us
Why Construction Companies Choose Growth Atelier CPA
Growth Atelier CPA is a professional accounting firm specializing in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industries.
We have long served a diverse range of construction-sector clients, including:
Architects
Engineers
Landscape Architects
General Contractors
Electrical & Mechanical Contractors
Specialty Trades
We focus deeply on:
Job Costing
Work-in-Progress (WIP) management
Cash Flow Management
Project Accounting
Our approach is precise, compliant, and practical — helping businesses reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and maintain financial stability across every project lifecycle.
Our 4-Pillar Construction Framework
Project Accounting
Project-level financial reporting
Cost code structure design
Phase-based tracking
Schedule of Values alignment
Revenue recognition strategy
Job Costing
Labour and subcontractor allocation
Material cost tracking
Change order profitability analysis
Real-time gross margin visibility
Budget vs actual reporting
Cash Flow Management
Progress billing planning
Draw schedule strategy
Pay-when-paid risk analysis
Project-based cash forecasting
Working capital optimization
WIP Management
Over/under billing analysis
Percentage-of-completion tracking
Margin fade detection
Year-end WIP tax planning
Financial statement alignment
Construction Act Awareness
We understand how financial management intersects with Ontario’s Construction Act requirements, including:
Prompt payment timelines
Proper invoice requirements
Lien preservation periods
Contract compliance considerations
While we do not provide legal advice, our financial systems are designed to support compliance and protect your project rights.
When Should You Talk to Us?
Your margins fluctuate between projects
You don’t fully trust your WIP numbers
Cash flow feels tight despite strong revenue
You’re growing but financial systems haven’t scaled
Case Studies
Protecting Margin. Recovering Revenue. Strengthening Control.
CASE STUDY 01
Architecture Firm – 5% Revenue Recovered
Issue
Approved amendments and milestone progress were not fully reflected in billing.
Actions Taken
Reviewed contract terms, amendments, WIP calculations, and percentage-of-completion alignment.
Results Achieved
✔ Recovered ~5% additional revenue
✔ Corrected understated project margin
✔ Strengthened future billing controls
CASE STUDY 02
General Contractor – Margin Stabilized
Issue
Margin fade across multi-phase projects and inconsistent WIP reporting.
Actions Taken
Implemented structured cost codes, monthly job costing reviews, and formal WIP tracking.
Results Achieved
✔ Gross margin improved from 18% → 24%
✔ Reduced over/under billing volatility
✔ Improved lender-ready reporting
CASE STUDY 03
Electrical Contractor – Engineering Firm
Issue
Approved change orders were not fully captured in project billing.
Actions Taken
Reconciled purchase orders, change orders, and Schedule of Values allocation.
Results Achieved
✔ Recovered significant unbilled revenue
✔ Improved labour and cost visibility
✔ Reduced year-end margin surprises