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From Spreadsheets to Systems: How Contractors Fix Disconnected Accounting with Gavin Dick


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Most construction companies already have an ERP — yet their teams are still drowning in spreadsheets, email approvals, and double entry.

In this episode of Finance at the Jobsite, Rishi sits down with Gavin Dick of Atlas CFO to unpack why construction accounting and back-office operations stay fragmented long after an ERP implementation — and how contractors can fix it without ripping everything out and starting over .

Gavin shares a practical, systems-first approach to construction finance and technology, including:

  • Why most field-to-accounting breakdowns come down to data collection vs. data entry

  • How disconnected tools quietly destroy visibility, forecasting, and team morale

  • When automation makes sense — and where humans must stay in control for compliance

  • How to decide what to automate first instead of adding more software chaos

  • Why ERP ecosystems and bolt-on tools matter more than the ERP itself

  • Common ERP implementation and go-live mistakes that create long-term data problems

  • How targeted integrations (not replacements) reduce double entry and burnout

This conversation is especially relevant for CFOs, controllers, and operations leaders who feel overwhelmed by tool sprawl but know their current systems aren’t scaling with the business.

If you’re trying to turn your ERP into a connected operating system — not just a ledger — this episode is for you.

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Finance at the JobsiteBy Rishi Srivastava