Eric Hempler | Main Street Ledger — Profit Clarity for Contractors

If any of this sounds familiar, we should talk:

Revenue is strong, but cash still feels tight
Job profitability is unclear until weeks or months later
Reports don’t match what’s happening in the field
You’re weighing a hire, equipment purchase, or big bid and want the cash view before committing
Closeout reveals margin fade you didn’t see coming
Owner/PMs know what to track but struggle to do it consistently

Outcomes You Can Expect

Know job profitability weekly

Line‑of‑sight to labor, materials, subs, and committed costs—so PMs steer before it’s too late.

Scale without losing margins

Guardrails that prevent margin fade as you add crews, take bigger jobs, or open a new division.

Delegate financial management with confidence

Owner gets out of the weeds. Coding standards, WIP cadence, and monthly close routines keep numbers trustworthy.

Start With the Foundation Diagnostic

60 minutes • $750 • Credited to Implementation

We review job costing, WIP cadence, billing timing, vendor payments, and your monthly close. You’ll leave with clarity on what’s working, what’s not, and the 2–3 actions that matter most right now.

  • Clear picture of where visibility is breaking down
  • Priorities to stabilize margin and cash flow
  • Written summary within 24 hours
  • Fee credited toward the Foundation Fix
Book Diagnostic What happens after?

What We Examine

  • Job cost structure & coding consistency
  • WIP reporting and margin fade signals
  • Progress billing & vendor payment timing
  • Monthly close routines and report reliability

The System: From Foundation to Confident Decisions

Step 1

Foundation Fix — 30‑Day Reset

From $3,500 • Project
  • Job cost structure that reflects real work & labor mix
  • WIP dashboard to surface margin fade early
  • Monthly close routines to keep numbers consistent
  • Cash flow mapped to billing & vendor timing
Step 2

Monthly Guardrails (Oversight)

From $1,500/mo • Custom Scope
  • Bookkeeper oversight & coding standards that stick
  • WIP & job margin tracking on a defined cadence
  • Cash flow and capacity planning
  • Decision support for hires, equipment, big bids
Step 3

Fractional CFO (When Ready)

Forecasting, pricing reviews, capital planning, scenario modeling, and strategic planning for scale or exit.

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Who We Work With

Contractors

General contractors, trades, and specialty subs running multiple active jobs.

  • Job profitability & WIP tracking
  • Labor allocation & progress billing timing
  • Capacity & equipment decisions
How we help contractors

Real Estate Operators

Investors and small developers overseeing rehabs, flips, or rental portfolios.

  • Project cash sequencing & draw schedules
  • Budget vs actual & vendor cadence
  • Hold / sell modeling & valuation impact
How we help operators

Ready to replace guesswork with clarity?

Start with the Foundation Diagnostic to get priorities and a clear path forward.

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