From Bean Counter to Strategic Partner: The CFO’s Playbook for Cash Flow & Risk

Cash Flow Management, Financial Risks & Tech in Construction

How can CFOs in construction manage cash flow, financial risks, and technology investments more effectively? In this episode of the Construction CFO Podcast, host Rishi Srivastava interviews Jordan Anderson, a seasoned construction CFO, on the evolving role of finance leaders and the future of financial strategy in the industry.

From navigating cash flow management and financial risks to leveraging automation and reporting tools, Jordan shares practical insights on how CFOs can become true strategic partners in construction.

• Jordan’s career journey shaped by the Great Recession

• Why the CFO role now includes technology & IT responsibilities

• The challenges of cash flow management in construction projects

• How to identify and mitigate financial risks like delays & retainage

• The power of automation and reporting for project performance

• Strategies to manage cost overruns and improve collaboration

• Why CFOs must be seen as strategic leaders, not just bean counters

• “You have to get started.”

• “The hardest part is getting started.”

• “What is that magic wand wish I had?”

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• Introduction to Jordan Anderson and Career Path

• Evolution of the CFO Role in Construction

• Evolving Cash Flow Management Strategies

• Navigating Financial Risks in Construction

• Technology Investments: Successes and Pitfalls

• Envisioning the Perfect Construction Finance Tool

• Managing Cost Overruns: Strategies for Course Correction

• Misconceptions About the CFO Role in Construction

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If you’re a CFO, controller, or financial leader in construction, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.

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