Construction companies operate in a high-risk, fast-moving environment where inaccurate numbers can lead to costly mistakes. From tracking job costs to managing cash flow across multiple projects, even small gaps in your financial processes can impact profitability.
LLUM provides outsourced construction accounting services designed to give you clarity, control, and confidence in your financial decisions. With over 25 years of experience, we help contractors, subcontractors, and developers stay financially strong while focusing on growth.
Construction accounting is a specialized form of financial management tailored to the unique needs of contractors and construction firms. Unlike traditional accounting, it focuses on:
Without proper construction accounting systems in place, it becomes difficult to understand true project profitability.
Let’s talk about how to improve your business finances.
Construction businesses face financial challenges that standard accounting methods simply cannot handle.
LLUM helps eliminate these issues by implementing structured, reliable accounting processes built specifically for construction companies.
We provide a full range of construction accounting and bookkeeping services tailored to your operations:
Accurate job costing is the backbone of profitability. We track labor, materials, equipment, and overhead costs at the project level so you can see exactly where your margins stand and make informed decisions.
Work-in-progress reporting ensures your finances reflect the true status of your projects. We maintain accurate WIP schedules to help prevent overbilling or underbilling while improving financial transparency.
We apply the correct accounting methods to ensure compliance and accuracy, giving you reliable financial statements that align with industry standards.
Outsourcing your accounting gives you access to a full team of experts without the cost of building an in-house department.
Benefits include:
With LLUM, your accounting becomes a strategic advantage instead of a back-office burden.
We work with a wide range of construction professionals, including:
Our services are tailored to fit your business model, project size, and growth goals.
We integrate with leading construction accounting software to streamline your financial operations, reduce manual errors, and improve reporting accuracy.
LLUM acts as an extension of your team, delivering reliable financial management backed by decades of experience.
25+ years of construction and real estate accounting expertise
Deep understanding of job costing and WIP reporting
Skilled, continuously trained accounting professionals
Scalable solutions for growing construction companies
Proven systems that improve financial visibility and control
We go beyond basic bookkeeping to provide construction companies with:
“LLŪM’s experience and assistance has been crucial as we embark on an accounting system migration. Throw in the curve ball of an unexpected change to our internal Controller, and LLŪM’s expertise in accounting best practices, across industries, and with NetSuite has been game-changing for us. Although all work is completed remotely, it feels as if our LLŪM team is here with us. Even better is that Tim, our primary contact at LLŪM, makes accounting – and learning about accounting – actually fun.”
Duncan Galvanizing
“At the end of 2021 my company was short-staffed and way behind in accounting. We struggled to find the support and help we needed until we found LLŪM. I am so grateful to be working with Laurie, a Controller at LLŪM. She is so knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. She helped us to get caught up and still provides the continued support and mentorship that I desperately need. I do not exaggerate when I say I would not have made it through this last year without her. It’s been a great experience and I would highly recommend LLŪM to anyone with accounting needs.”
Square Construction
“After going through two accounting firms, we had gotten to the point of giving up on the accounting for our construction company. We could not find a specialized company that understood Timberline software alongside having good industry knowledge. We were referred by our CPA to LLŪM and from our initial meeting, we were blown away. Fast forward 2 years and we are now receiving a reliable set of financials and meeting with a Controller that understands our industry and trade.”
Building Processes & Job Costing Clarity
“LLŪM completely transformed how we manage our job costing and AR/AP. Before working with them, we didn’t have clear processes, and our WIP reports were overwhelming. Now, we not only understand our over- and under-billings, but we also have the confidence to make the right financial decisions for our projects and company growth. Their team helped us build a financial structure that gives us clarity and consistency month after month.”
Tax Savings, Financial Clarity & Strategic Partnerships
“The LLŪM team connected us with a construction-focused tax CPA who uncovered thousands of dollars in R&D credits and tax opportunities we had been missing for years. We now close our financials every month and review cash flow forecasts and WIP reports to clearly understand job performance. LLŪM also created SOPs for our internal AR/AP staff, ensuring consistency and accountability. As an owner, I finally feel confident knowing our financials are accurate, our processes are strong, and I can make informed decisions about new projects and business growth.”
Faster Closes & Business Owner Freedom
“We used to be three months behind on our financials, constantly playing catch-up and making decisions with outdated information. LLŪM helped us create efficient month-end processes so we can close our books by the 15th of each month. Now, our financials are accurate, timely, and actionable. This change has freed me from being buried in details — I can finally focus on business development and driving growth instead of worrying about what’s missing in the books.”
Confidence Through Accurate WIP Reporting
“Before LLŪM, I would stay up at night worrying about cash flow and job performance because I had no clear visibility. Now, I actually look forward to our monthly CFO meetings. We review timely WIP reports, updated forecasts, and accurate financials that give me complete confidence in our numbers. Those conversations have gone from stressful to strategic — we’re making decisions based on real data, not gut instinct.”
“What sets LLŪM apart is their proactive approach. They don’t just handle the basic accounting tasks; they go above and beyond to provide valuable insights and recommendations for improving our financial health. Whenever I have a question or need assistance, their team is always responsive and readily available to provide guidance in a clear and concise manner. I highly recommend LLŪM to any business owner or individual seeking a reliable, knowledgeable and trustworthy accounting partner.”
Pacific Coast University School of Law
“LLŪM came in and was our backbone in implementing Avalara and multiple automation technologies within our brand. We grew drastically and LLŪM ramped up with us throughout the whole process. Their accounting staff was attentive and responsive throughout our entire engagement. We ended up achieving growth to where we needed to hire our own accounting team and LLŪM was extremely helpful in that process as well! We couldn’t have done this without them.”
Aesthetic Revolution
“At the end of 2021 my company was short-staffed and way behind in accounting. We struggled to find the support and help we needed until we found LLŪM. I am so grateful to be working with Laurie, a Controller at LLŪM. She is so knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. She helped us to get caught up and still provides the continued support and mentorship that I desperately need. I do not exaggerate when I say I would not have made it through this last year without her. It’s been a great experience and I would highly recommend LLŪM to anyone with accounting needs.”
Square Construction
“After going through two accounting firms, we had gotten to the point of giving up on the accounting for our construction company. We could not find a specialized company that understood Timberline software alongside having good industry knowledge. We were referred by our CPA to LLŪM and from our initial meeting, we were blown away. Fast forward 2 years and we are now receiving a reliable set of financials and meeting with a Controller that understands our industry and trade.”
Building Processes & Job Costing Clarity
“LLŪM completely transformed how we manage our job costing and AR/AP. Before working with them, we didn’t have clear processes, and our WIP reports were overwhelming. Now, we not only understand our over- and under-billings, but we also have the confidence to make the right financial decisions for our projects and company growth. Their team helped us build a financial structure that gives us clarity and consistency month after month.”
“At the end of 2021 my company was short-staffed and way behind in accounting. We struggled to find the support and help we needed until we found LLŪM. I am so grateful to be working with Laurie, a Controller at LLŪM. She is so knowledgeable, attentive, and patient. She helped us to get caught up and still provides the continued support and mentorship that I desperately need. I do not exaggerate when I say I would not have made it through this last year without her. It’s been a great experience and I would highly recommend LLŪM to anyone with accounting needs.”
Square Construction
“After going through two accounting firms, we had gotten to the point of giving up on the accounting for our construction company. We could not find a specialized company that understood Timberline software alongside having good industry knowledge. We were referred by our CPA to LLŪM and from our initial meeting, we were blown away. Fast forward 2 years and we are now receiving a reliable set of financials and meeting with a Controller that understands our industry and trade.”
Faster Closes & Business Owner Freedom
“We used to be three months behind on our financials, constantly playing catch-up and making decisions with outdated information. LLŪM helped us create efficient month-end processes so we can close our books by the 15th of each month. Now, our financials are accurate, timely, and actionable. This change has freed me from being buried in details — I can finally focus on business development and driving growth instead of worrying about what’s missing in the books.”
“LLŪM came in and was our backbone in implementing Avalara and multiple automation technologies within our brand. We grew drastically and LLŪM ramped up with us throughout the whole process. Their accounting staff was attentive and responsive throughout our entire engagement. We ended up achieving growth to where we needed to hire our own accounting team and LLŪM was extremely helpful in that process as well! We couldn’t have done this without them.”
Aesthetic Revolution
Duncan Galvanizing
Building Processes & Job Costing Clarity
“LLŪM completely transformed how we manage our job costing and AR/AP. Before working with them, we didn’t have clear processes, and our WIP reports were overwhelming. Now, we not only understand our over- and under-billings, but we also have the confidence to make the right financial decisions for our projects and company growth. Their team helped us build a financial structure that gives us clarity and consistency month after month.”
Tax Savings, Financial Clarity & Strategic Partnerships
“The LLŪM team connected us with a construction-focused tax CPA who uncovered thousands of dollars in R&D credits and tax opportunities we had been missing for years. We now close our financials every month and review cash flow forecasts and WIP reports to clearly understand job performance. LLŪM also created SOPs for our internal AR/AP staff, ensuring consistency and accountability. As an owner, I finally feel confident knowing our financials are accurate, our processes are strong, and I can make informed decisions about new projects and business growth.”
Big Tree Construction, Co-Founder
Ausland Group, Business Manager
Getting started is simple:
We review your current accounting processes and understand your business needs.
We create a tailored solution based on your projects, systems, and goals.
From software setup to ongoing accounting support, we handle everything.
You receive accurate, timely financial data to make confident decisions.
Strong financial management is the foundation of every successful construction business. With LLUM, you gain the tools, insights, and support needed to improve profitability and scale with confidence.
Most construction companies use either the percentage-of-completion method or the completed contract method, depending on project size and reporting requirements.
WIP (work-in-progress) tracks the financial status of ongoing projects, helping ensure accurate revenue recognition and billing.
Job costing allows contractors to track expenses and profitability per project, helping identify cost overruns and improve future estimates.
Outsourcing provides access to specialized expertise, reduces overhead, and improves financial accuracy without hiring a full internal team.
It ensures accurate financial records, better cash flow management, and real-time insights into project performance.