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Engineer your profit. Every month.

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A practical system to pay owners well and fund growth

Why Capable Firms Still Struggle with Cashflow

  • A/R aging stretches to 45–60+ days; retainers don’t cover WIP.
  • Utilization and backlog don’t translate to owner pay.
  • Fixed‑fee projects eat margin through scope creep and change orders.
  • Tax time surprises wipe out savings.
  • Growth stalls because there’s no cash for hires or equipment. 

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case study

Structural firm, 12 staff: from erratic owner draws to consistent salary + quarterly profit

This structural engineering firm had strong backlog and solid billable hours, yet cash remained unpredictable. Owner draws were sporadic and often delayed until after large invoices were collected. Their A/R hovered around 50+ days, and fixed-fee projects routinely absorbed more staff time than budgeted. After implementing Profit First, the partners shifted from reactive cash decisions to a disciplined allocation rhythm tied to their billing cycle. 


Metrics:

  • DSO reduced from 54 → 28 days
  • Owner Pay from 0% → 40% of TAP
  • Profit distributions funded in Q2 and Q3
  • Capex reserve funded for new field equipment
  • Quarterly tax set-asides fully covered. 


Outcome:

Within one quarter, the partners transitioned to a dependable monthly salary, created a profit reserve that supported off-season work, and rebuilt financial confidence across the leadership team—all without changing their project mix or adding new staff. 

Three Package Levels for Engineering Firms

All Package Levels Include a Copy of the Book "Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine."

CORE: Foundation

  • Monthly allocation cadence and oversight
  • KPI dashboard (owner pay, profit, tax, OPEX)
  • A/R aging watch and nudges
  • Quarterly distribution planning
  • Email support 

GROWTH: Accountability

Everything in CORE, plus:

  • Bi-weekly check-ins
  • Collections playbook implementation
  • Scope-creep/change-order checklist
  • CapEx reserve modeling
  • Light job costing review and WIP guardrails

PROSPER: Advisory

Everything in GROWTH, plus:

  • Monthly executive review with partners
  • Pricing & proposal margin review (fixed-fee sanity checks)
  • Hiring and capacity runway planning
  • Bank/financier briefings as needed
  • Custom dashboard and cash scenario modeling

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About Your Profit First advisor

Georgia Tech-Trained

My foundation comes from my years as a civil engineer trained at Georgia Tech. That experience shaped the way I think and work. I learned to approach problems methodically, rely on clear systems, and make decisions based on evidence rather than assumptions. That mindset still guides me today. It’s why clients can count on me to bring structure, precision, and a calm, analytical approach to their financial challenges. 

Profit First Professional

I shifted into Profit First because I saw how many business owners work hard yet feel like they’re always behind. Becoming a Profit First Professional gives me the tools to help them build a healthier business, one that supports both their mission and their personal livelihood. My goal is to help owners take control of their cash, break the cycle of stress, and finally see the rewards of the work they put in. 

QBO ProAdvisor

As a QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, I bring practical day-to-day expertise to the table. I understand how real businesses operate inside QBO and how to keep their financials accurate, clean, and ready for decision-making. Whether it’s monthly bookkeeping, system cleanup, or helping clients read their numbers with confidence, I use QBO as a tool that supports clarity rather than confusion. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at christopher@yellowjacketbookkeeping.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

No. It runs alongside your accounting software and works through bank accounts and calendar rhythms. 


 Target Allocations are tuned quarterly; reserve buffers absorb swings. 


 We recommend it; it’s a behavioral tool that creates clarity and discipline. 


 Yes—collections cadence is adjusted to your billing rhythm. 


Typical stability in 60–90 days; full targets over 2–4 quarters. 


It’s a tested, behavior‑based system with hard guardrails and advisor accountability. 


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