Scott Bond, CPA
Fractional CFO for Contractors & Specialty Trades | Cash Flow Clarity • Job Costing Accuracy • Margin Protection • Compliance & Reporting • Automation | Host, Building the Future: Finance + AI
About
Helping contractors protect margins & cash flow with Fractional CFO and AI-powered financial systems.
After 15+ years in accounting and finance — spanning public accounting, Controller, and CFO roles in steel, manufacturing, and construction — I repeatedly saw contractors struggle with:
➡ Unexpected cash flow issues that left owners reactive and stressed
➡ Job costing blind spots cutting into margins
➡ Fragmented financial systems slowing critical decisions
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That’s why I founded Wild Oak Solutions — a Fractional CFO and AI-powered financial consulting firm dedicated to contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, concrete, steel, low-voltage, and more).
I partner with owners and finance leaders to:
✅ Build 90-day cash flow forecasts to reduce sleepless nights
✅ Spot job margin fade before it’s too late
✅ Automate dashboards for real-time financial visibility
✅ Strengthen bonding capacity and lender confidence with accurate, timely reporting
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🎙️ Outside of client work, I host the “Building the Future: Finance + AI” podcast, where I interview leaders shaping the future of the construction and trades industry.
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MISSION:
To give contractors peace of mind, predictable cash flow, and the confidence to grow — without financial guesswork.
APPROACH:
At Wild Oak Solutions, I believe lasting results are built on trust. Guided by Christian values, I approach every engagement with integrity, accountability, and a long-term partnership mindset.
My mission is not just to solve today’s cash flow challenges, but to help contractors build businesses that support their people, their families, and their future.
👉 Let’s connect if you’re looking for clarity in your numbers or want to join the podcast conversation!
Experience
Founder & Fractional CFO
Wild Oak Solutions · Little Rock Metropolitan Area
Oct 2025 – Present(7 mos)
Wild Oak Solutions provides Fractional CFO and AI-powered financial consulting for general contractors, subcontractors, and specialty trades. I partner with business owners to eliminate financial blind spots, protect margins, and create peace of mind through clarity in the numbers. Key Outcomes Delivered: Cash Flow Clarity: Built 90-day forecasting models that helped clients avoid surprise shortfalls and reduced reliance on high-interest credit. Margin Protection: Designed job costing systems that pinpoint margin fade early — saving contractors from hidden losses on multi-million-dollar projects. Banking & Bonding Confidence: Implemented reporting packages and dashboards that strengthened trust with lenders and bonding agents, unlocking growth capacity. AI-Powered Dashboards: Automated financial insights across QuickBooks, spreadsheets, and project management tools, giving leadership real-time visibility into costs, profitability, and backlog. Owner Advisory: Serve as a strategic partner to owners and leadership teams, turning complex financials into simple, actionable decisions. My Approach: At Wild Oak Solutions, I believe numbers tell a story — but trust builds the partnership. Guided by Christian principles, I approach every engagement with integrity, accountability, and a commitment to long-term alignment with your goals. Financial clarity isn’t just about the numbers — it’s about peace of mind and confidence to lead your business forward.
Corporate Controller
Lexicon, Inc. · Little Rock, Arkansas
Aug 2023 – Jul 2025(2 yrs)
Lexicon is a national leader in steel fabrication and construction. As Corporate Controller, I partnered with operations and executive leadership to drive financial clarity and protect margins on complex, multi-million-dollar projects. Supported $1B in gross revenues through the implementation of technology to achieve improved efficiency and scale through digitized workflows and automations. Provided real-time cash forecasting that gave leadership the visibility to avoid costly borrowing — saving significant projected interest expense. Increased bonding and banking confidence by delivering accurate, timely, and audit-ready financials that strengthened external relationships and facilitated the renewal terms for a $200M syndicated credit facility. Led system and process upgrades that reduced month-end close time, accelerating decision-making for project managers and executives.
Controller / CFO
Metal-Weld Specialties Inc. · Peoria, Arizona
Feb 2020 – Aug 2023(3 yrs 7 mos)
Metal-Weld is a specialty trade contractor serving large commercial and industrial clients. I was recruited to stabilize finances, strengthen reporting, and position the company for sustainable growth. Turned around cash flow health by tightening AR/collections processes and building short- and long-term cash projections. Reduced margin fade through accurate job profitability reporting and tighter integration between project management and accounting. Improved project delivery confidence by giving owners and project managers visibility into costs, backlog, and profitability. Strengthened financial partnerships by negotiating credit and bonding capacity to support a $10M+ project pipeline.
Accounting Manager
Vixxo · Scottsdale, AZ
Jun 2019 – Jan 2020(8 mos)
Sr. Accountant
Vixxo · Scottsdale, AZ
Sep 2018 – Jun 2019(10 mos)
Audit Manager
EKS&H LLLP
Sep 2017 – Aug 2018(1 yr)
Senior Auditor
EKS&H LLLP · Greater Denver Area
Sep 2014 – Sep 2017(3 yrs 1 mo)
Staff Auditor
EKS&H LLLP · Denver Metropolitan Area
Nov 2011 – Sep 2014(2 yrs 11 mos)
Staff Accountant
Mize Houser and Company · Topeka, KS
Sep 2010 – Jul 2011(11 mos)
Accounting Intern
Mize Houser and Company
May 2009 – Aug 2009(4 mos)
Education
The University of Kansas
Masters of Accounting, Audit Track
2010 – 2011
The University of Kansas
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
2006 – 2010
Consortium of Universities for International Studies
2008
Expertise
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