Building on the discussion from our recent Heavy Construction Virtual Roundtable: What Keeps You Up at Night?, we’ll be sharing a series of follow-up posts to keep the dialogue going. These prompts are designed to revisit key themes from the roundtable and invite members to share additional insights, experiences, and ideas with the community. Feel free to jump in and participate—even if you weren’t able to attend the roundtable.
💬 Discussion question: How are you improving communication and alignment between your field teams and accounting?
Bridging the Gap Between Field & Finance
One theme that came up consistently during the roundtable was the challenge of keeping field operations and accounting teams aligned.
Participants shared that gaps in communication can lead to delays, inaccuracies in reporting, and frustration on both sides. In many cases, the issue isn’t just process—it’s a lack of shared understanding.
Several companies are taking steps to improve alignment by:
• Establishing consistent reporting expectations from the field
• Creating a shared “source of truth” for data
• Standardizing terminology around project status and completion
• Increasing regular touchpoints between project teams and accounting
Strong communication doesn’t happen by accident—it requires clear expectations, ongoing training, and consistent follow-through.
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Laura O'Connor
Director of Membership
CFMA
Princeton NJ
(609) 452-8000
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