From Controller to Fractional CFO: Luke Nelson on Cash Flow, Retainage & Building Better Contractors

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Finance at the Jobsite

Rishi Srivastava

20 episodes

3 days ago

Running finance in construction isn’t easy — and we’re here to make it easier. On the Finance at the Jobsite Podcast, host Rishi Srivastava talks with top CFOs, owners, controllers, Ops and IT experts about what’s working, what’s broken, and what’s next. If you care about cash flow, automation, and smarter financial decision-making in construction, this show is for you.

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From Controller to Fractional CFO: Luke Nelson on Cash Flow, Retainage & Building Better Contractors

Finance at the Jobsite

46 minutes 44 seconds

1 month ago

From Controller to Fractional CFO: Luke Nelson on Cash Flow, Retainage & Building Better Contractors

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 journey from public accounting → controller → CFO → fractional CFO
Lessons on overcoming imposter syndrome and earning a seat at the table
Cultural and regional differences in construction finance practices
Why bank balance–based decision-making leads to cash flow surprises
How to use WIP reports to stay ahead of revenue and margin slippage
Practical strategies for negotiating retainage and avoiding fee fade
Why project managers need to be financially literate to protect profit
The importance of monthly project reviews — and how to run them well
The future role of the construction CFO — and where AI fits in

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