Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wipfli is a company that values its people and offers a career-defining opportunity. The Manager, Accounting Advisory role focuses on providing technical accounting support to clients, reviewing financial reporting packages, and leading a team of accountants.
Responsibilities
- Review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality, completeness, and timely delivery
- Prepare and analyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to support client insights
- Present completed reporting packages and findings to clients as directed
- Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models in alignment with client engagement terms
- Provide technical accounting support to clients and their teams on complex issues
- Identify operational inefficiencies through client discovery sessions and recommend actionable improvements
- Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master's degree a plus
- Minimum 8 years of relevant Public Accounting or industry accounting experience
- Proven success leading teams through organizational change and process improvement
- Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset
- Experience managing remote teams and promoting collaboration across geographies
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
- Ability to travel up to 10%
- CPA designation preferred
- Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Netsuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies
Benefits
- 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
- Dental and vision coverage
- Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution
- Employee Assistance Program
- Firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution
- Well-being incentive
- Education & certification assistance
- Flexible time off
- Family care leave
- Parental leave
- Family formation benefits
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Travel rewards
- Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D
- Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location
- Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process
Company Overview
Wipfli LLP is one of the top 20 accounting and consulting firms. It was founded in 1930, and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.wipfli.com.Company H1B Sponsorship
Wipfli has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 5 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 7 in 2021, 6 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.