ACEC Finance Forum

September 27, 2026
05:00pm-06:30pm EDT
Hilton Cleveland Downtown, 100 Lakeside Avenue, East, Cleveland, OH 44114

The ACEC Finance Forum brings together financial professionals from engineering firms nationwide for two days of open discussion, interactive roundtables, and expert-led sessions. Designed to help AEC leaders navigate emerging trends and operational challenges, attendees will explore topics critical to firm growth:

  • AI in Finance: Practical use cases and automation strategies for engineering firms.
  • Financial Market & Economic Trends: M&A activity, firm valuation, and capital allocation strategies.
  • Project Metrics & FP&A: Turning raw project data into actionable financial intelligence.
  • Legislative & Tax Updates: Navigating federal policy shifts, tax strategies, and legislative impacts.
  • HR & Finance Collaboration: Driving smarter workforce and business decisions through shared data and joint alignment.
  • Peer-to-Peer Roundtables: Interactive discussions with industry CFOs on firm size, business structure, and operational efficiency.

Stambaugh Ness is honored to have Tony Machi, Director of Government Contracting Services, featured to co-present on federal contracting compliance with Dan Purvine on Tuesday, September 29.

Featured Breakout Session:

FAR Update & Open Discussion

Tuesday, September 29 | 10:45 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance remains a critical area for engineering firms working with public sector clients. In this two-part presentation and interactive open discussion, Tony and Dan will break down:

  • Recent administrative and regulatory updates impacting indirect cost rates and overhead compliance.
  • Best practices for maintaining compliance with state DOTs and AASHTO audit standards.
  • Key strategies for navigating executive compensation allowability, National Compensation Matrix (NCM) application, and audit risk mitigation.

Let’s Connect in Cleveland

Attending the forum? Stambaugh Ness experts will be on-site participating in sessions and networking throughout the event. Whether you want to discuss rate optimization, M&A readiness, or financial planning strategies, we would love to connect.

CPE: Earn up to 10 PDHs