Finance at the Jobsite

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , Rishi sits down with Margie Morris, CCIFP — a respected surety advisor and partner at Guignard Company — who has spent her entire career helping contractors grow safely, strategically, and sustainably. Margie shares wisdom earned from decades in the industry — from underwriting at Travelers and Reliance, to advising contractors on bonding, financial stre...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , Rishi sits down with Mark Schwab , CEO & founder of CivilTakeoff.ai and operations leader at Elite Earthworks. Mark shares his unlikely journey from studying cinematography to becoming a construction tech founder — and why grading contractors desperately need better estimating and takeoff workflows. Drawing from his firsthand experience in HR, payrol...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , we dive deep into the human side of construction technology — why tools succeed, why they fail, and what construction finance leaders can do to make change actually work. Our guest, Victor Sturgis of First Rule Contract Manager , brings a rare blend of tax, construction advisory, and startup experience. From leading long-term contract calculations for ma...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , Rishi sits down with Dan Kraft, CPA , Tax Director at Dean Dorton and a nationally recognized expert in flow-through taxation across the construction, real-estate, and manufacturing sectors. Dan brings a rare blend of deep tax knowledge and genuine people-first communication. Known for breaking down complex tax concepts into plain English, he supports co...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , Rishi Srivastava sits down with Jennifer Tindal, CFO at MSS Solutions (mechanical contractor) and longtime CFMA leader in Charlotte , to unpack what it really takes to build a best-in-class finance organization inside a complex construction business. Jennifer shares how she “accidentally” fell into construction accounting , why she stayed, and how workin...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , Rishi sits down with Shreesha Ramdas , Founder & CEO of Lumber , to break down one of the biggest challenges in construction finance today: how to unify payroll, workforce management, compliance, and job costing using purpose-built AI. Shreesha shares his journey from building multiple SaaS companies (LeadFormix → SAP, StrikeDeck → Medallia) to enter...

What does full-cycle accounting really look like in construction? Controller Ben Yeh shares how he cut aged receivables from $600,000 to near zero, built smarter 60-day cash flow forecasts, and turned finance and field teams into true partners. In this conversation with Rishi Srivastava , founder of Beiing Human , Ben dives deep into: Building trust between finance and operations teams Catching ma...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Isha Juneja , co-founder and CEO of ContraVault AI , to explore her bold journey from corporate life at NatWest and Microsoft to becoming a two-time startup founder. Isha shares how her first company, UltraPOS, was acquired by SuperTails—and what she learned about ownership, grit, and starting again. She breaks down h...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Melissa Dick , co-founder of Atlas CFO and former mechanical contractor CFO, to explore what it really takes to build accurate financials and systems that drive confident decision-making. Melissa shares her journey from public accounting to running a mechanical contracting business — and the unique perspective that sh...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Shane Dick , CPA and co-founder of Atlas CFO , to unpack how contractors can turn financial data into strategic growth. Shane shares the story behind the Atlas Growth Model — a framework that connects transactions, reconciliations, and financials to forward-looking strategy. From managing job mix and overbillings to f...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Erin Khan , Director of Operations at Women in Construction Tech and former innovation leader at Suffolk Construction and Morley Builders . Erin shares her journey from GC operations to independent consulting—and the lessons learned about bridging the gap between construction’s field realities and fast-moving technolo...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava (Founder & CEO of Beiing Human ) sits down with Neil Shah , CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) , to explore the evolving role of finance leaders in construction. From aerospace engineering to construction finance, Neil shares lessons from his global career and how they apply to today’s challenges — f...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Scott Damecki , Construction Industry Practice Leader at CohnReznick , to unpack what’s ahead for contractors as the market cools heading into 2026. Scott shares insights from over 25 years in construction accounting — revealing how finance leaders can stay resilient through policy changes, tariffs, labor shortages, a...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , Rishi sits down with Bobby Giurintano , Founder of Premium Recovery Experts , to explore how contractors can uncover hidden profits buried in workers’ comp audits, insurance renewals, and employee benefit costs. Bobby shares how a failed hockey dream led to a thriving career in profit recovery , the “EPIC” formula that keeps entrepreneurs moving through...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Jennifer Murphy , CFO of Pleune Service Company and National Chair of CFMA (Construction Financial Management Association) . Jennifer shares how she helped transform a Michigan mechanical contractor into a thriving employee-owned (ESOP) business, leading with financial transparency, process discipline, and people-firs...

From his journey at WeWork, Procore, and Occupier to launching Billy, Nyasha shares how missing one insurance clause or endorsement can derail cash flow—and why compliance lives between systems and teams . They explore: Why construction compliance isn’t just paperwork—it’s profit protection How to reframe compliance from a cost center to a value driver What small contractors can learn from enterpr...

How do you grow from writing crystal reports in college to leading technology for one of the nation’s largest contractors? In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , Rishi Srivastava sits down with Jerry Horani, CTO of VCC Construction , to explore his 21-year journey and the lessons he’s learned building scalable systems in a change-resistant industry. Jerry shares how VCC’s culture of constant...

About the Guest: Luke Nelson is a seasoned construction finance leader who has served as controller, CFO, and now fractional CFO to contractors across the U.S. He helps owners and project teams align operations and finance, negotiate retainage, and make better decisions using real-time job cost data. Episode Highlights: In this Finance at the Job Site episode, Rishi and Luke dive into: Luke’s jour...

About the Guest: Jason Sain is the founder of One Degree , a consulting firm helping construction companies improve leaders, processes, and technology “one degree at a time.” Over his 25+ year career, Jason has grown revenues by more than $300M, opened four offices at D’Angelis Diamond, and led teams through ERP implementations, Procore rollouts, and major operational transformations. Episode High...

People > Process > Tech: AJ Waters (Kahua) on Real-World Digital Transformation in Construction Construction isn’t “slow to adopt tech”—it’s struggling to integrate it. In this Finance at the Jobsite episode, AJ Waters (Chief Evangelist, Kahua; ex-Kiewit, Google) shares hard-won lessons from major ERP and project platform rollouts: why people-first change wins, how to meet the field where th...

Construction finance is a different animal. In this episode, Kevin Jacobs, CCIFP —fractional CFO and longtime finance leader across construction, steel, and manufacturing—explains why the WIP schedule is the heartbeat of a contractor , how to stay liquid during growth and downturns , and what to prioritize when choosing and training on ERPs like Vista, SAP, NetSuite, and QuickBooks. We also dig in...

Construction contracts aren’t scary—if you know where the real risk hides. In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite , host Rishi Srivastava (Beiing Human) sits down with Eliot Wagonheim —construction attorney and founder of First Rule Contract Manager —to unpack the five most dangerous clauses, how to get paid on change orders, and where AI truly helps (and where it doesn’t). What you’ll learn Th...

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite (formerly the Construction CFO Podcast), host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Doug Harrah, CFO at Neighborgall Construction , to talk about the evolving role of finance leaders in construction. Doug shares his journey from working in the field to leading finance, his philosophy on communication and teamwork, and the biggest challenges construction CFOs fac...

In this episode of the Construction CFO Podcast, host Rishi Srivastava (Beiing Human) sits down with Joe Harper, CFO of Kelley Bros Roofing, to talk about the evolving role of the construction CFO. Joe shares his career journey, lessons from the field, and the mindset shifts CFOs must embrace in today’s construction industry. Topics covered include:🔹 Joe’s unique path from aspiring archaeologist...

Cash Flow Management, Financial Risks & Tech in Construction How can CFOs in construction manage cash flow, financial risks, and technology investments more effectively? In this episode of the Construction CFO Podcast , host Rishi Srivastava interviews Jordan Anderson , a seasoned construction CFO, on the evolving role of finance leaders and the future of financial strategy in the industry. Fr...