In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite (formerly the Construction CFO Podcast), host Rishi Srivastava sits down with Doug Harrah, CFO at Neighborgall Construction, to talk about the evolving role of finance leaders in construction.
Doug shares his journey from working in the field to leading finance, his philosophy on communication and teamwork, and the biggest challenges construction CFOs face today — from managing cash flow and subcontractor relationships to leveraging technology and AI for efficiency.
🔑 Key topics covered:
Why communication matters more than math skills in the CFO role
Balancing subcontractor payments with company cash position
The impact of “pay when paid” clauses
Using ERP systems (Sage 300 CRE, QBO) and indispensable tools like Excel
The future of AI in AP automation and forecasting
What separates top-performing CFOs from the rest
📊 Whether you’re a construction CFO, controller, or operations leader, this episode offers valuable insights into leadership, financial strategy, and technology adoption in construction.
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