PHASE 02 · THE BUILD

The Implementation.

SCOPED FROM THE DIAGNOSTIC2–6 MONTHS TYPICAL

The Diagnostic tells us exactly what needs to change. Implementation is where we make it happen: fixed scope, defined deliverables, and a measurable result before we start.

Fixed scope

You know exactly what you're getting

Defined end

Every project has a finish line

Measurable result

Outcomes you can see in the numbers

$ bison implement --workstreams

What the build can include.

Every engagement is scoped from your Diagnostic findings. These are the workstreams we draw from.

WS-15 ITEMS

Accounting & Close Process

We audit your workflows, fix what's broken, and build processes that produce trustworthy numbers on a predictable schedule.

  • chart of accounts restructuring
  • close calendar & checklist
  • reconciliation standards
  • journal entry policy
  • controls matrix
WS-25 ITEMS

Financial Reporting

Custom reporting that drives decisions, not just documents what happened.

  • monthly financial package with KPIs
  • budget vs. actuals tracking
  • department-level reporting
  • KPI dictionary & ownership
  • reporting calendar
WS-35 ITEMS

Cash Flow & Forecasting

Visibility into where your cash is, where it's going, and what's coming.

  • 13-week cash flow projection
  • cash mapping by account
  • rolling 3-year forecast
  • scenario planning & modeling
  • capital allocation framework
WS-44 ITEMS

Pricing & Margins

Most businesses are underpriced. We show you exactly where and by how much.

  • service/product-level margin analysis
  • pricing model & sensitivity testing
  • cost structure review
  • gross margin optimization
WS-54 ITEMS

Systems & Automation

Eliminate manual work. Get your numbers right the first time.

  • live KPI dashboards
  • automated bill pay & revenue tracking
  • tool stack evaluation
  • data integration & cleanup
WS-64 ITEMS

Policy & Documentation

The infrastructure that survives staff turnover and scales with growth.

  • accounting policy manual
  • SOP library (revenue, expenditure, payroll, cash)
  • close playbook
  • approval thresholds & access controls

What comes next.

Once the systems are built and the processes are in place, the question becomes: who helps you act on what the numbers are telling you? That’s where Advisory begins.