Make or Break: How Your Accounting Function Impacts Profitability

Tuesday, December 15, 2020, 1:30 – 2:30 pm ET
Presented by Brad Wilson, Director, AE Consulting, Stambaugh Ness

Proactive financial management of your AE firm should be a basic business function just like selling work and completing projects, but too often accounting becomes an afterthought.

An investment in this area pays-off and there is a direct relationship between a robust accounting and finance department and the benefits received. If your accounting roles and processes haven’t changed in the last 2, 5, or more years then they are absolutely slowing the growth of your firm.

Join this upcoming webinar presented by Brad Wilson – Director, AE Consulting at Stambaugh Ness. Serving as an outsourced CFO and controller for numerous AE firms, Brad brings first-hand knowledge and insight that can help a firm sharpen its accounting and finance for improved profitability including methods to improve collections, automate your billing process, enhance relationships with subconsultants, and manage debt.

Learning Objectives:
•Impact of accounting and finance on overall health of a firm.
•Effectiveness of strategic hiring vs traditional hiring.
•Defining proactive financial management next steps.

About your presenter:
Brad Wilson, CMA, CDA, Director, AEC Group
Brad’s 30+ year career spent working with architecture and engineering (AE) firms includes his most recent role as Partner with TWO CPAs & Consultants, as well as being a Consultant with PSMJ Resources for 17 years. Additionally, after serving as an outsourced CFO and controller for numerous firms, Brad has deep firsthand knowledge of how to develop and execute successful finance and accounting practices in the AE industry.

Highly skilled at translating accounting terms and best practices into language his AE clients can easily understand and act on, Brad has a strong track record for helping firms improve revenue and profitability. With enthusiasm and passion, Brad approaches each client relationship holistically, with a focus on understanding overall operations, personal lifestyle goals, and the firm’s future view.
Education
• BS degree in Economics from The Ohio State University
• MBA and Law degree from Capital University
Professional & Community Highlights
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Certified Design Accountant (CDA)