Audit Senior Manager, Senior Living Health Care Industry

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Irvine, CA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Wipfli is seeking an experienced Audit & Accounting Senior Manager to serve our growing senior living healthcare practice, with a primary focus on clients located in California. Our senior living clients include skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), assisted living communities, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), home health, hospice and independent living organizations, ranging from mission-driven nonprofit providers to complex, multi-entity for-profit operators. This role is ideal for a leader who is passionate about the senior living industry, values strong client relationships, and is energized by helping grow and expand our California senior living audit presence while delivering high-quality attest services. While the position is not required to work from the Wipfli office day to day, the successful candidate will be based in California and comfortable engaging with clients and prospects across the state.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
CPA certification required
Requires 8-10 years of job related experience with a public accounting firm.
Demonstrated experience serving senior living healthcare clients, with strong preference for skilled nursing, assisted living, and/or CCRC exposure
Ability to work effectively with both nonprofit and for-profit senior living organizations and adapt communication style accordingly
Proven client relationship skills, with interest or experience in business development and practice growth
Management and/or mentoring experience with other staff members

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee complex audit, review, and attest engagements for senior living healthcare clients, ensuring compliance with firm and professional standards
Serve as a trusted advisor to senior living clients, communicating audit results, financial insights, and emerging accounting or regulatory issues clearly and effectively
Build and deepen relationships with existing California senior living clients while partnering with engagement leaders to enhance service delivery
Plan and manage engagement staffing, schedules, and budgets, leveraging both U.S.-based and international team members
Assist clients with GAAP compliance and the adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Updates. Address client concerns and resolve problems as they arise while communicating proactively and promptly
Coach, mentor, and develop associates, seniors, and managers, with opportunities to take on performance coaching or people leadership responsibilities over time