Updated April 2026 · Reviewed by Cory Salisbury, Construction Financial Specialist
Salisbury Bookkeeping uses a proven 4-phase system — Assess, Architect, Automate, Advise — to transform construction companies from financial chaos to full visibility in 90 days. Most clients recover $28,400 in the first 60 days from profit leaks they didn't know existed.
Your bookkeeper shouldn't need Google to know what retainage is.
Financial forensics that uncover the money you're leaving on the table
We conduct a deep forensic audit of your books, pulling 12-24 months of historical data. This isn't a basic review — it's a construction-focused investigation designed to find every dollar of profit leak.
Build the foundation that ensures consistency and visibility
Now we design the complete system. This isn't about pushing you into someone else's template — we engineer it specifically for your business model, job types, and growth goals.
Integrate QuickBooks with your field management platform for real-time visibility
The system only works if data flows automatically. We integrate your complete tech stack so information moves seamlessly from job site to accounting to financial reports.
Strategic financial leadership beyond bookkeeping
Once your system is running, we shift into fractional CFO mode. Monthly financial reviews, strategic planning, and proactive financial management become your normal.
What changes across the 4 phases
Quarterly (at best). Year-end surprise with accountant.
Weekly job dashboards. Monthly financials by day 3 of close. Real-time cash flow.
You have no idea. Find out 6 months after completion.
Real-time margin tracking. Identify problem jobs in week 2, not month 6.
Reactive. "Why is the bank account low?" Fire drills.
Predictive. 13-week forecasts. Plan payroll and material purchases with confidence.
Based on intuition, spreadsheet guesses, or outdated info.
Based on real-time data. "Should we hire another crew?" You'll know the math.
Chaos every April. Missing deductions. Overpaying taxes.
Quarterly tax planning. Every deduction captured. Tax bill reduced 15-20%.
No way to track costs by manager or crew. Waste invisible.
Every crew's performance visible. Accountability, recognition, and improvement drive.
We're confident in our assessment process. If we don't identify at least $10K in profit leaks, duplicate expenses, missed change orders, unbilled retainage, or tax opportunities during Phase 1 (Assess), we'll refund the full assessment fee. No questions asked.
Why we're confident: We've never met a construction company running on spreadsheets that didn't have significant profit leaks. They're just hidden from you until someone looks.
Average first-year client discovery: $28,400 in recoverable profit.
About our 4-phase system and process
The 4-phase system works. Hundreds of construction companies are running it right now, seeing clearer financials, recovering hidden profits, and making better decisions. Your company can be next.
Start with a free assessment call. We'll spend 30 minutes learning about your business, your current system, and your goals. No pressure. No sales pitch. Just honest conversation about what's possible.
