accountant-for-real-estate-developers

Our Accountants for Real Estate Developers Could Save You $100K to $1M in Taxes This Year

That’s how we’re helping the American builder build the American dream.

As your accountant for real estate developers, we could potentially minimize your tax burden by $100K – and often millions – while helping you grow your profits.

5-star-google-review-logo

Why Most Accountants Under-Serve Real Estate Developers

Most accountants are “generalists”. They work with anyone in any type of business. They will work with lawyers, doctors, manufacturers, restaurateurs, etc.

They are “jacks of all trades and masters of none.”

nbcpa-divider

We Are Your Accountant for Real Estate Developers.

We exclusively work with home builders, contractors, and construction companies. We know the building industry better than most.

When you speak with us, we can quickly share with you whether:

nbcpa-x Your current accountant is dropping the ball and leaving $100K to $1M on the table.
OR
Contractor Accountant Photo Arrow
nbcpa-y In the rare cases, we discover your accountant is doing an outstanding job.

We’re Proud HBA Members

nbcpa-association-members-1
nbcpa-association-members-2
nbcpa-association-members-2
nbcpa-association-members-1
nbcpa-association-members-2
nbcpa-association-members-2
National Association of Home builders
Shore Builders
Building Industry Association of Philadelphia
Home Builders of Delaware Association
Home Builder Accounting Logo
New Jersey Builders Association
hba2
hba
bia-1
lvba
bia
vbia
pcba
hbca
tbba
goba

4th Generation Home Builders & Accountants

My grandfather was an Accountant and my other grandfather was in the insulation manufacturing industry. Doing great accounting work is in my blood.

Since 1989, my father (Kevin Niedoba), a CPA of 30+ years founded our family contractor accountant Firm. A few years back, I decided to split my time as a custom home builder and join him because I’m passionate about both accounting and construction. I hope one day my son, William, will also join the business (if he wants to, he’s only 2 years old).

We’ll treat your business like it’s our own, by taking advantage of every possible legal tax minimization and profitable growth opportunity we can, all the while minimizing risks.

On behalf of my family and our amazing team at NB Advisors, I look forward to working with you to grow your home building and construction business.

nbcpa-ryan-kevin

Ryan Niedoba | NB Advisors
Managing Partner

Kevin Niedoba, CPA | NB Advisors
Managing Partner

nbcpa-4th-generation-home-builders-accountants

Trusted by Real Estate Developers in America

Ernie DeNofa
CEO of Molly Construction (Philadelphia, PA)
nbcpa-ernie
“NB Advisors has been perpetually innovative since we started working with them over six years ago. They have devised multiple strategies that have assisted in generating millions of dollars in savings and benefits for our business.”
nbcpa-ratings
Bruce Paparone
Founder & CEO of Bruce Paparone Communities (NJ)
Bruce Paparone
"NB Advisors has been a great partner in taking a proactive look at our accounting. They present us with new ideas to help us grow and protect what we have worked so hard to build."
nbcpa-ratings
Jenna Fisher
Owner of Train and Nourish in Philadelphia
jenna-fisher
“As a proud owner of several women’s fitness studios, I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage the financial side of a growing business. From the moment I partnered with NB Advisors five years ago, they’ve been an integral part of my success. The first thing I said in my consultation over the phone with Ryan was "I need help managing money, I'm not great with it". They went above and beyond just managing my business' money. They ultimately helped me grow and make decisions that impacted the business and myself personally.

Their expertise has been invaluable in navigating the complexities of taxes, making smart business decisions, and managing our finances as we expanded from one studio to multiple locations. They don’t just handle the numbers—they provide strategic insights that have helped me make informed choices at every stage of growth.”
nbcpa-ratings

How We’re Going to Build Your Profitability

nbcpa1

Tax Minimization

We’ll look at all aspects of your business to identify tax minimization opportunities.

We’ll extensively review the tax laws, deductions, and deferrals to identify missed and underutilized home builder opportunities to minimize your tax bill by $100k to $1M.

group
Profitability Benchmarking

Profitability Benchmarking

As Certified NAHB Instructors for Cost Accounting, we’ll evaluate your profitability and compare it to the rest of the home building or construction industry.

We’ll advise you on innovative strategies to increase your profits.

Game Plan

We have the exclusive North American license to “Game Plan” software.

With this tool, we’ll quickly analyze 100s of financial data points to determine the maximum amount capital you can allocate to maximize your revenue growth while minimizing risk.

union-2
group12-1

Awesome 8

Annually, we’ll a perform a firm-wide “Awesome 8” review on your business, on how to:

    1. Minimize taxes paid
    2. Increase growth, profitability, cash flow, and asset protection
    3. Plan financial retirement, succession, and legacy/estate

Our focus is on making your home building business better, faster, and stronger.

We Are Real Estate CPAs Who Strive for World Class Service

Call/Email Response Within 24 Hrs

Call/Email Response Within 24 Hrs

Schedule of Service Delivery

Schedule of Service Delivery

Upfront Fixed Fee

Upfront Fixed Fee

Real Estate Experts

Real Estate Experts

Multiple Points of Firm Contact

Multiple Points of Firm Contact

Proactive CPAs

Proactive CPAs

Constantly Innovating!

Constantly Innovating!

Our Claimed Awards

2018

NJBA:

Best Online Interactive Tool Award

2016-17

SNJBP:

Readers’ Choice Award

2016

NJBA:

Sales and Marketing Excellence Award

2015

Thomson Reuters:

The Rookie of the Year Award

Photo Credit:
Thomson Reuters. Ryan Niedoba (middle) and Kevin Niedoba (right).

nbcpa-awards
Photo Credit: Thomson Reuters. Ryan Niedoba (middle) and Kevin Niedoba (right).

Our Claimed Awards

2018

NJBA:

Best Online Interactive Tool Award

2016-17

SNJBP:

Readers’ Choice Award

2016

NJBA:

Sales and Marketing Excellence Award

2015

Thomson Reuters:

The Rookie of the Year Award

Switching Accountants Is Easier Than You Think

Switching accountants only seems like a major pain in the butt…
But in reality, it’s a brief communication with your current accountant:

“It’s time for a new direction. Please send my books over to Kevin & Ryan at NB Advisors. Thank you for your service.”

Your accountant is professionally mandated to provide your books to whomever you request they go to. It’s really that easy.

Book Your Free Consultation

If you’re looking to save on your taxes and grow your business, then we’re your trusted Contractor Accountants.

union

The Only CPA Firm with a Pricing Guarantee

Our pricing guarantee is simple: If we don’t quote you upfront for the work, we don’t expect you to pay. Whether that’s in our first engagement with you, or it’s in 20 years from now.
You’ll never receive an unpleasant surprise in our invoicing.

Schedule your one-on-one call with one of our Partner-Level Accountants today.

We proudly serve American home builders out of the following locations

Construction Accountants New Jersey
20 E. Taunton Rd. Suite 100
Berlin, New Jersey
08009
1(856) 263-2626
Map

Construction Accountants Philadelphia
100 N 18th St. Suite 300,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19103
1(215) 201-4646
Map

Construction Accountants Tampa
100 S. Ashley Drive, Suite 600,
Tampa, Florida
33602
1(407) 809-7474
Map

Construction Accountants Orlando
9100 Conroy Windermere Rd.
Windermere, Florida
34786
1(407) 809-7474
Map

Case Study: How One Home-Builder Saved $1M in Taxes

Last updated October 2019
By Ryan Niadoba, President at NB Advisors

rectangle-1

I first met Jim Lupinetti of One Creation Construction on his job site, while he was in the midst of framing a 2,600 square foot cape cod in an idyllic New Jersey neighborhood across from the park. Guys were running around, lumber was laying everywhere.

Jim had several homes actively being built and dozens more on the horizon. He proceeded to tell us how his business was doubling in size every year. How his team was handling the growth, but how he couldn’t stand that his accountant would never return his phone calls, especially with pending tax returns.

See, Jim’s accountant used to be good. He would call back immediately. Jim always knew when his work was getting done, he understood what the accountant did and why he did it.

Unfortunately, Jim’s accountant became more focused on his own retirement than on helping Jim. Despite being very loyal, Jim had grown frustrated and the time to make a change was now.

Sound familiar?

What Good Accountants Do…

So we asked Jim.

Our CPA firm’s policy is to return all customer phone calls/emails within 24 hours, with no exceptions. Is that something that would put your mind at ease?

“Yes.”

And every single project we do for a customer has a known completion date, in advance, approved by you, the client. Would you like that?

“Yes.”

Also, we price all of our services upfront so you know exactly what our bill will be and can make a decision on if you want us to proceed with the work. Does that sound fair?

“Absolutely!”

So are you interested in making the transition to our plumbing accounting firm?

“I am.”

At this point, we requested the prior two years of tax returns and access to his books, so that we could evaluate what exactly needed to be done for us to help One Creation Construction.

$1M in Tax-Savings PLUS $1.2M in Profits

1m-in-savings-plus-1.2m-in-profits

Once we dove into Jim’s records, we unearthed a mountain of opportunity! Specifically:

  1. We felt that we could substantially reduce his tax liability (assuming no growth) by nearly $250k over a decade. If he continued to grow at half of his current rate, we would be able to save in excess of $1M.
  2. We identified a significant opportunity for risk reduction. Certain corporate structures are considered “high-risk” to be audited by the IRS. By restructuring his company, we were able to reduce his audit risk by 90%.
  3. As specialists in the home building space, we identified areas for increased profitability that would increase his income by nearly $70,000 in year one and would result in an additional $1.2 million in profits over the course of a decade.

But you’ll be surprised by Jim’s response…

Accountants Miss This All The Time!

rectangle-4

As we met with Jim and reviewed these opportunities, we could see he was growing a bit upset.

Upset?!

We took the opportunity to ask him why.

To which he replied: “I just do not understand how my accountant could have missed all of these things for so long. I am so happy I met you guys, but so pissed that I never knew all this!”

We explained to Jim that this is something we see all the time because:

  1. Most accounting firms are “generalists”. They work with anyone in any type of business. They will work with lawyers, doctors, manufacturing, restaurants, websites, etc. They are “jacks of all trades and masters of none”. We are a 4th generation plumbing accounting firm and exclusively work with home builders or plumbing companies. We know the building industry better than most. Plus, we never get stretched thin by having to “keep up” with IRS tax law for other industries (professional services, manufacturing, etc).
  2. Many accounting firms feel their job is to “do your taxes”. It is a lazy business model. They never look for ways for you to improve. One of our core values as a business is to always seek ways for our customers to improve.
  3. For the accounting firms that do find ways to improve. They often do a poor job of explaining why changes should be made and what the benefits are. As builders ourselves, we know what is important to you and can explain in plain English why to do it.
  4. Many accountants never propose new ideas because they are afraid that you will not want to pay for these changes. As I mentioned to Jim in the field, all these changes will be priced upfront and it is “ok” for Jim to say “no”. We will never make that decision on his behalf.

In our first year of working together, we were able to save Jim over $100k in taxes. We have restructured his business to reduce the likelihood that he would be audited.

accountants-miss-this-all-the-time

How’d we do it?

Without going into all the eye-glazing details, here’s a high-level overview what we did for Jim:

  1. Corporate Structure. We reviewed the actual corporate structure that Jim’s business was set up with. There are many different kinds (sole proprietorships, corporations, s corporations, partnerships, UBO, etc) and they all have different tax treatments. Depending on the business, some are better suited than others. We elected to change his structure for significant tax and risk management benefits.
  2. Tax Minimization. We evaluated what tax laws, deductions, and deferrals could be utilized to minimize his tax bill. The US tax code is the second most complex in the world (#1 is Brazil). We have an extensive review process to identify missed and underutilized tax minimization opportunities.
  3. Benchmarking Profitability. As certified NAHB trainers we evaluate the profitability of all our customers and compare how they are doing to the rest of the home-building or construction industry. We commonly see new home builders with gross profitability of 10%-15% when they should be closer to 25% to 28%. There are many factors that can lead to this: lack of knowledge, confusing mark-up and margin, not tracking project costs, etc. We were able to determine that Jim (while very profitable) had room for improvement and have been advising him on strategies to increase profits.

We are now focused on helping him grow and look forward to seeing the results happen.

P.S. Is Now The Time For You To Switch to a Plumbing Accounting Firm?

You could stick with your current accountant, and potentially give $1Ms more to the IRS and lose even more in profits.

Book a free consultation now because fairly quickly, in plain English, I tell you whether:

  1. Your current accountant is dropping the ball by leaving $100K to $10M on the table for the IRS, your company structure is a high-risk for an audit, and you’re missing opportunities for profits. Or….
  2. In the rare cases, we discover your accountant is doing an awesome job with your taxes, company structure, and growth strategy.

If you’d rather not, I understand, I appreciate you reading this far!

About The Author

page-3-image-4

Ryan Niedoba, is President of NB Advisors. He proudly comes from a 4th generation American family of home-builders and accountants. For over 30 years, his CPA Firm has helped home-builders and construction companies in the Philadelphia, NJ, and Delaware areas to reduce their tax burden and their growth profits to successful exits and successions. Book a free consult with Ryan now.

Do You Know Anyone Who Could Benefit From This Case Study?

Because I’d really appreciate you sharing this case study with your home-builder and construction industry colleagues, family and friends.

We Serve Real Estate Developers Across the USA:

New Jersey Pennsylvania Florida
New York California Texas
Ohio Georgia Michigan
North Carolina Illinois Virginia
Washington Massachusetts Arizona
Indiana Tennessee Missouri
Maryland Wisconsin Minnesota
Colorado Alabama South Carolina
Louisiana Kentucky Oregon
Oklahoma Connecticut Iowa
Mississippi Arkansas Kansas
Utah Nevada New Mexico
Nebraska West Virginia Idaho
Hawaii Maine New Hampshire
Rhode Island Montana Delaware
South Dakota Alaska North Dakota
Washington D.C. Vermont Wyoming

We Service Real Estate Developers in Cities Across the USA as Accountants for Real Estate Developers: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Antonio, Dallas, Detroit, San Jose, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, San Francisco, Columbus, Austin, Memphis, Baltimore, Charlotte, Fort Worth, Boston, Milwaukee, El Paso, Washington, Nashville-Davidson, Seattle, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, Oklahoma City, Tucson, Albuquerque, Atlanta, Long Beach, Kansas City, Fresno, New Orleans, Cleveland, Sacramento, Mesa, Virginia Beach, Omaha, Colorado Springs, Oakland, Miami, Tulsa, Minneapolis, Honolulu, Arlington, Wichita, St Louis, Raleigh, Santa Ana, Cincinnati, Anaheim, Tampa, Toledo, Pittsburgh, Aurora, Bakersfield, Riverside, Stockton, Corpus Christi, Lexington-Fayette, Buffalo, St Paul, Anchorage, Newark, Plano, Fort Wayne, St Petersburg, Glendale, Lincoln, Norfolk, Jersey City, Greensboro, Chandler, Birmingham, Henderson, Scottsdale, North Hempstead, Madison, Hialeah, Baton Rouge, Chesapeake, Orlando, Lubbock, Garland, Akron, Rochester, Chula Vista, Reno, Laredo, Durham, Modesto, Huntington, Montgomery, Boise, Arlington, San Bernardino

“NB Advisors has been a great partner in taking a proactive look at our accounting. They present us with new ideas to help us grow and protect what we have worked so hard to build.”

Bruce Paparone
Founder & CEO of Bruce Paparone Communities

image22-1

FAQs

Why do real estate developers need specialized accountants?

Real estate development involves complex financial transactions, including project-based accounting, tax strategies, and compliance with industry regulations. Specialized accountants help developers manage cash flow, track costs, optimize taxes, and structure deals efficiently.

What tax benefits can real estate accountants help developers maximize?

They help developers take advantage of tax strategies such as 1031 exchanges, cost segregation, depreciation deductions, opportunity zone incentives, and capital gains tax planning to reduce tax liabilities and improve profitability.

Can accountants assist with securing financing for development projects?

Accountants prepare financial statements, cash flow projections, and feasibility analyses to help developers secure construction loans, investor funding, and favorable financing terms.

What accounting methods are used for real estate development revenue recognition?

Accountants use percentage-of-completion or completed-contract accounting to recognize revenue accurately based on project progress and contractual obligations.

Do real estate accountants help with financial risk management?

They analyze market trends, monitor loan covenants, manage cash reserves, and implement internal controls to reduce financial risks and ensure long-term project viability.

1 Fun and 1 Interesting Fact About Real Estate Developers in the United States!

hudson-yards_unique-discoveries
jpg.1

Real estate development has dramatically transformed America, as seen in two standout examples. Hudson Yards in New York City, a $25 billion redevelopment of a former rail yard, became the largest private real estate project in U.S. history, redefining urban luxury and mixed-use design. Similarly, The Woodlands in Texas showcases how visionaries turned a dense forest into a thriving, master-planned suburban community with schools, offices, and green spaces.

Real Estate Accounting Resources

Small Business Accountant

251 Bellevue Ave
Hammonton, NJ 08037

(877) 393-7030

National Association of Realtors (NAR)

430 N. Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611-4087

(800) 874-6500

Commercial Real Estate Development Association (NAIOP)

2355 Dulles Corner Boulevard
Suite 750
Herndon, VA 20171

703-904-7100

National Association of Home Builders

1201 15th Street NW
Washington, DC 20005

(800) 368-5242

Urban Land Institute

2001 L Street
NW Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 624-7000

Real Estate Roundtable

Market Square West
801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Suite 720
Washington, D.C. 20004

(202) 639-8400

National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC)

1775 Eye St., N.W.
Suite 1100
Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 974-2300

International Council of Shopping Centers

1251 Avenue of the Americas
45th floor
New York, NY 10020-1104

(844) 728-ICSC

Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) International

1101 15th Street NW
Suite 800
Washington, DC 20005

(800) 235-2664

What is the National Association of REALTORS?

aicpa-300x200-1

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association. It represents residential and commercial real estate professionals, including brokers, salespeople, property managers, and appraisers. With members across 1,200 local and 54 state and territory associations, NAR upholds a strict Code of Ethics to ensure client-focused service. Founded in 1908, NAR empowers REALTORS® to protect property rights and navigate the evolving real estate market as a trusted industry leader.

nar
the_real_estate_roundtable_logo

What is the Real Estate Roundtable?

The Real Estate Roundtable unites top leaders from public and private real estate firms, trade associations, and financial entities to address national policy issues impacting real estate and the economy. As an invitation-only organization, its members include CEOs, Presidents, and industry executives across all commercial real estate sectors. Collaborating with lawmakers and regulators, the Roundtable advocates for sound, asset-related policies that drive economic growth, job creation, and community development through fact-based analysis and strategic engagement.

Top Real Estate Companies in America

Mill Creek Residential

4855 Technology Way
Suite 400
Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 998-4465

PulteGroup

P.O. Box 43006
Providence, RI 02940-3006

(800) 733-5001

Alliance Residential

7135 E. Camelback Road
Suite 360
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

(602) 778-2800

TRG Realty Company

23805 Hawthorne Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90505

(310) 540-0072

The Michaels Organization

2 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102

(856) 596-0500

Tishman Speyer

Rockefeller Center 45
Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10111 USA

(212) 715-0300

More About Real Estate Accounting

Accountants for real estate developers play a critical role in managing finances, optimizing tax strategies, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. To effectively serve their clients, they must have expertise in project-based accounting, tracking construction costs, revenue recognition methods like percentage-of-completion accounting, and financial modeling for large-scale developments. A deep understanding of real estate tax laws is essential and they must also be proficient in loan compliance, helping developers manage construction loans, investor funding, and debt structuring.

Entity structuring is another key area, as accountants advise whether developers should operate as LLCs, partnerships, or REITs to maximize tax efficiency and liability protection. Cash flow forecasting ensures projects remain financially viable from start to completion, while market analysis and risk assessment help developers navigate economic fluctuations and avoid financial pitfalls. Combining industry-specific expertise with strategic financial guidance, accountants help real estate developers streamline operations, reduce tax burdens, and improve profitability—making them indispensable partners in the success of real estate projects.

NB Advisors, LLC works with small businesses to minimize their tax burden and grow their profits. Offering tax planning and accounting services on the east coast, we work proactively for you. Our clients love our quick response time, fixed fees, and our innovative solutions.

Your Next Steps

Request a Consultation

Book a Free Consult

We’ll review your immediate needs and provide a course of action to help you save money on taxes and grow your business.

Get Your Free Guide

Read the Case Study

See how one business owner unlocked $1M in capital.

Consult with a Real Estate Accountant Today.

arrow-5