Not a Bookkeeper.
Not a $150K Controller.
Controller-level financial oversight for contractors between $500K and $5M, at a fraction of the cost.
CPA · EA · CIA | Specialized in commercial & residential subcontractors | Long Island & NYC Metro
20 minutes. I look at how your jobs are set up. You leave with 2 or 3 fixes. No pitch.
If You're Discovering Job Losses After Close,
Your System Isn't Working.
Most contractors who need a controller can't justify a $150K to $200K hire. So they hobble along with a part-time bookkeeper, a generalist CPA who shows up at year-end, and a knot in their stomach about whether the numbers are right.
Scattered Data
WIP, change orders, and retainage spread across QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and your PM's inbox.
Outgrown Your Setup
Growing fast but job costing is 'kind of' set up. Certified payroll is a Friday afternoon scramble.
Bonding & Credit Pressure
Need books clean enough to show a surety or bank (fast), but they're months behind.
Controller-Level Work.
Fractional Cost.
Built for contractors between $500K and $5M in revenue who need real-time visibility, not just a year-end report.
Fractional Controller Services
Monthly close, job-level P&Ls, cash flow forecasting, certified payroll review, and strategic monthly calls.
- Monthly close & reconciliations
- Job costing & profitability tracking
- Cash flow forecasting
- Financial dashboards & KPIs
- Direct CPA access
Construction-Specific Accounting
Job costing built right. AIA billing workflows. Certified payroll. Subcontractor compliance. Retainage schedules.
- AIA billing (G702/G703)
- Certified payroll processing
- WIP reporting
- Subcontractor compliance
- Retainage tracking
QuickBooks Setup & Cleanup
Chart of accounts rebuild, categorization fixes, back-dated reconciliation, and clean financials delivered.
- Chart of accounts restructuring
- Historical reconstruction
- Software migration
- System training
- 4 to 8 week completion
Tax Services
Year-round tax planning and preparation for personal and business returns. Available exclusively for ongoing clients.
- Individual & business returns
- S-Corp & partnership filings
- Year-round tax planning
- Estimated tax calculations
- IRS & state notice support
Free Calculators & Resources
Use these tools to get a quick snapshot of where your business stands. No sign-up required.
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20+
Years of Experience
I Work in Contractor Books Every Week.
I'm a CPA based on Long Island with 20+ years across public accounting, corporate finance, and accounting technology. I'm also the active controller for a Long Island commercial subcontractor.
This means I'm dealing with construction accounting on a day-to-day basis, job costing, cash flow, AIA billing, and reporting issues just like you. I understand how frustrating it is to finish the work and wait on retainage to finally get released.
I built LNH CPA because contractors run into the same problem: a bookkeeper who didn't understand construction, or a CPA firm that showed up once a year just to get what they need for the tax return. There's a better way.
CPA
New York & California
EA
Enrolled Agent
CIA
Certified Internal Auditor
Fortune 500
Corporate Experience
Build Profits,
Not Problems
The guide I wish every contractor had before they hired their first employee. Written for construction business owners who are tired of guessing where the money went.
- Why most contractor financials are useless (and what to do about it)
- How to set up job costing that actually tells you which jobs make money
- The exact framework I use with every fractional controller client
- Real examples from real contractors, no theory, no jargon
Free download. Just enter your email.
From the Blog
Practical financial guidance for contractors, no jargon, no fluff. Just what you need to know.
What to Expect When You Hire a Fractional Controller: The 3-Phase Engagement Process
Thinking about hiring a fractional controller but not sure how it actually works? Here is the exact 3-phase process from initial cleanup through ongoing monthly oversight.
Read MoreEquipment Financing vs. Leasing: Which is Better for Subcontractors?
Should you buy or lease your next piece of heavy equipment? Learn the cash flow, tax, and bonding implications for construction subcontractors.
Read MoreRetainage Release for Subcontractors: How to Track It and Collect It
Build a retainage tracking system, close punch lists faster, and stop leaving earned cash on the table.
Read More
Free Resources
Templates, spreadsheets, and guides built specifically for contractors. Download and use immediately.
Chart of Accounts Setup Kit
Review 43 suggested accounts with examples and common coding mistakes. Map existing accounts before making changes.
Job Profitability Workbook
Estimate final job cost and gross margin using actual costs and a current estimate to finish. Track approved and pending change orders separately.
What Clients Say
About Working With Me
"I've worked with Lena for several years on both my personal and business taxes. She explains things clearly, answers questions without rushing, and always makes sure everything is done correctly. I trust her with my business because she genuinely cares about accuracy."
A. Smith
Business Owner
"Lena is our nonprofit's trusted CPA. I am the Executive Director of a national nonprofit and have nothing but the utmost respect for her competency and reliable work on our annual Federal filings. She has worked with us for several years now."
D. Pohlman
Executive Director
"I came to Lena behind on three years of tax returns and honestly didn't know where to start. She made the whole process easy and got me fully caught up and compliant without a lot of back and forth. Highly recommend."
E. Guerra
Contractor
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions I hear most from contractors evaluating their financial setup.
LNH CPA PLLC
Verified on Google Business, serving contractors across Long Island and the NYC Metro Area.
Ready to See Your Numbers in Real Time?
Start with a free 20-minute Books Health Check. No pitch, no pressure. I'll review where things stand, show you what I'd fix first, and you'll leave with clear next steps.
Or call directly: (631) 357-0524 | lena@lnhcpa.com