Fractional Controller Services for Skilled Trades Businesses
Helping skilled trades businesses build stronger financial foundations.
What Is a Fractional Controller?
Growing your skilled trades business means making smarter financial decisions, but you may not need or be ready for a full-time controller.
That's where fractional controller services from J2 Consulting come in – giving you access to high-level financial expertise without the overhead of a full-time hire.
A fractional controller provides the strategic financial oversight and analysis typically handled by a full-time controller, but on a part-time or project basis.
For skilled trades businesses, this means getting expert financial guidance tailored to your industry's unique challenges – from job costing and cash flow management to growth planning and profitability analysis.
Strategic Financial Management for Your Trade Business
Whether you're an electrician, a roofing contractor, or an HVAC company, managing finances goes far beyond bookkeeping.
As your fractional controller, J2 Consulting brings over 15 years of financial management experience to help you with cash flow optimization, profitability analysis and growth planning and analysis.
Cash Flow Optimization
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Analyze payment terms and collection processes
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Implement strategies to get paid faster
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Forecast seasonal fluctuations in your trade business
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Manage working capital for large projects
Profitability Analysis
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Track job costs to identify your most profitable services
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Analyze labor, materials, and overhead allocation
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Compare actual costs versus estimates on completed projects
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Optimize pricing strategies for maximum profitability
Growth Planning & Analysis
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Evaluate expansion opportunities and financing needs
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Analyze the financial impact of adding crews or services
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Assess equipment purchases and lease-versus-buy decisions
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Develop budgets and financial projections
Industry-Specific Expertise
J2 Consulting understands the unique financial challenges facing skilled trades businesses.
From managing seasonal cash flow for landscaping businesses to tracking complex job costs for restoration companies, our fractional controller services are designed specifically for trades like:
What Our QuickBooks Online Bookkeeping Services Track
With someone dedicated to the books, you can focus on your crews, your craft, and your clients:
Project-based income and deposits
Job costing (cement, stone, gravel, labor, subs, rentals)
Invoicing, progress payments, and collections
Tool and equipment expenses
Subcontractor payments and 1099 filing
Payroll and labor tracking
Fuel and vehicle costs
Sales tax management (where required)
Warranty reserves and repair costs
Monthly financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Cost-Effective Financial Leadership
Hiring a full-time controller can cost $60,000-$100,000+ annually, plus benefits. Fractional controller services give you access to the same level of expertise at a fraction of the cost.
You get strategic financial guidance when you need it, without the overhead of a full-time position. This approach is particularly valuable for skilled trades businesses experiencing growth but not yet ready for a full-time financial executive.
You'll have expert support for important financial decisions while maintaining the flexibility to scale services as your business grows.
A little more about J2 Consulting
My mission is to provide bookkeeping and financial management to the skilled trades to not only streamline and sustain their finances but help them seize more financial opportunities to help them reach their business goals.
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