RSMUS.comQuickBooks is often a contractor’s first step into digital accounting—but as your projects, people, and processes grow, the system that once worked begins to fall short. Whether you’re managing dozens of projects, multiple entities, or complex job costing, Sage Intacct Construction offers the scalability, visibility, and automation needed to support your growth.
Here’s why contractors are moving beyond QuickBooks and choosing Sage Intacct to build a smarter, more connected business.
1. Proven Expertise in Construction
Sage isn’t new to construction. With over 50 years in the industry and a legacy that includes products like Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate (formerly Timberline), Sage supports over 50,000 contractors. Sage Intacct builds on that history with a modern cloud platform, designed from the ground up for contractors. Nearly half of the ENR Top 400 contractors trust Sage to run their businesses.
2. Built-In Multi-Entity Capabilities
Managing multiple entities in QuickBooks usually means juggling multiple company files, inconsistent reporting, and error-prone consolidations. Sage Intacct makes it easy to:
– Manage multiple companies in one environment
– Share vendors, customers, and chart of accounts across entities
– Automate intercompany transactions
– Generate real-time consolidated financials
– Control access by entity, department, or user role
Whether you’re managing holding companies, regional operations, or development partnerships, Sage Intacct streamlines your entire organizational structure.
3. Cloud-Native and Always Up to Date
Unlike QuickBooks Desktop, which requires software installations, file sharing, or remote access workarounds, Sage Intacct is 100% cloud-native. It’s accessible from any device, anytime, and always up to date—eliminating version control issues and costly upgrades. This means your field teams, accountants, and executives are always working from the same source of truth.
4. Construction-Specific Automation
From job costing to project billing and retention, Sage Intacct automates complex construction workflows:
– Real-time cost-to-complete tracking
– Integrated job cost ledger
– Unit-based billing and progress billing
– Automated retention tracking
– Change management workflows tied to budgets and contracts
These automations reduce manual data entry, prevent mistakes, and accelerate close processes.
5. Deep Industry Integrations
Sage Intacct Construction has its own suite of tools, including Sage Field Operations and Sage Construction Management, while also integrating with third-party solutions like GCPay, BuildOps, ServiceTitan, ADP, and Salesforce.
6. Robust Role-Based Dashboards
Tailor dashboards by role, giving project managers, CFOs, and AP teams the real-time data they need. Project performance dashboards provide visibility into job profitability, budget vs. actuals, committed costs, and change order impact—all in one view.
7. Trusted by the AICPA
Sage Intacct is the only construction-focused financial management system endorsed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). That means it meets rigorous standards for security, accuracy, and auditability—giving you peace of mind and improving collaboration with your CPA or audit teams.
8. Faster Close and Smarter Forecasting
Manual spreadsheets and reconciliations slow down your close. Sage Intacct streamlines the month-end process with:
– Auto-reconciliation of intercompany accounts
– Dimensional general ledger tagging for fast drill-downs
That means faster closes, fewer errors, and better projections on cash flow and profitability.
9. Partner Network Built for Contractors
Sage has the largest partner network in the construction space. That means your implementation and support teams understand project-based accounting, job cost structures, union requirements, and construction-specific KPIs. You’re not just getting software—you’re getting a knowledgeable partner.
10. Scalable Without Compromise
Sage Intacct scales with you. You can add users, modules, and integrations as needed without overhauling your system. And with flexible user roles and automation, you’ll be prepared to handle new markets, partnerships, or acquisitions without breaking your back office.
QuickBooks is a great starting point—but Sage Intacct is built for where your construction company is headed. With deep industry capabilities, powerful automation, and real-time visibility, Sage Intacct helps you move beyond the limits of entry-level software and focus on what matters most: building better.
