Architecture, Engineering + Construction (AEC)

We specialize in solving the strategic hiring puzzles that most firms struggle with.

We help Architecture, Engineering, and Construction firms strengthen their financial foundation.

Our focus is the corporate core — from Project Accounting and Cost Analysis to Payroll, FP&A, and Controller leadership. We identify and place high-impact A&F professionals who bring financial clarity, project visibility, and operational control to complex environments.

Who’s responsible for tracking WIP accuracy—and how confident are you in those numbers?
How much admin time goes into certified payroll or Davis-Bacon compliance every week?
When was the last time your project accounting team ran a month-end close that didn’t need a ‘clean-up’ meeting the following week?
Are understaffed projects causing delays and revenue? What about for upcoming awards?

accounting + Finance

Elevate Studio aligns finance professionals who understand the rhythm of project-based work. From job cost control to multi-entity oversight, our network helps firms manage cash flow, utilization, and growth with precision.

AEC Expertise

WIP / percentage-of-completion accounting
Job cost, margins, and overruns
Union and non-union environments
Davis-Bacon / prevailing wage
Multi-state payroll
OCIP/CCIP-type programs
Bonding requirements
AIA Billing and overseeing collections
Vendor communication and issue resolution
CCIFP certification

operational accounting

Project Accountant / Job Cost Accountant
Billing Specialist / WIP Analyst
Payroll Specialist + Labor Compliance
Accounts Payable

Strategic Finance

Senior Accountant / GL (multi-entity)
FP&A Analyst / Project Finance Analyst
Revenue Accountant

Leadership

Controller / Director of Finance
CFO / Head of Operations Finance

Systems / tools

Deltek (Vantagepoint), CMiC, Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, Sage 100 Contractor, Procore, PENTA, QuickBooks Enterprise, Concur, Expensify and Bill.com.