Architecture Firm Boosts Profitability with Ajera Outsourced Accounting
BRS Architecture leverages Ajera outsourced accounting expertise for greater success and growth.
For Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture (BRS Architecture), a 40-person firm based in Denver, a common challenge arose: while architects excel at design, financial operations often take a backseat. When Principal and Business Partner Keith Hayes assumed the CFO role, he quickly recognized that optimizing the firm’s financial management was essential for achieving profitability and sustained growth. As Keith put it, “The last thing architects care about is accounting. We get excited creating beautiful designs.”
Solution & Impact
BRS Architecture initially implemented Deltek Ajera to streamline processes and improve financial reporting, enabling more informed strategic decisions. The pivotal move, however, came when a key accountant left. Instead of hiring a replacement, BRS Architecture chose to outsource its project accounting to Stambaugh Ness. This strategic decision immediately yielded significant benefits:
- Significant Cost Savings: Eliminating the need for an additional full-time hire.
- Enhanced Financial Clarity: Providing timely and accurate numbers for better decision-making.
- Access to Specialized Expertise: Leveraging Stambaugh Ness’s deep industry and platform knowledge.
- Proactive Financial Management: Receiving high-level guidance and monthly metrics that transformed the firm into a more financially proactive entity.
- Increased Financial Confidence: Ensuring accuracy and confidence for both internal and external financial presentations.
This collaboration strengthened BRS Architecture’s financial foundation, empowering smarter decisions and positioning them for accelerated success and growth.
Testimonial
“It’s been a great experience working with [SN’s Ajera Outsourced Accounting team], they really know what they are doing. We encourage people who are considering outsourced accounting services to look at Deltek products and, more importantly, find Deltek Pros for these services to optimize architectural firm operations.”
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