Controller, Outsourced Accounting - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC • Aurora, IL

118d • $103,000 - $154,000

About The Position

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 8+ years of advanced, hands on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within the construction industry.
• Experience with contracts in progress (WIP) schedule is preferred.
• Previous public accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
• Ability to quickly embrace, adapt and learn new technology that will include various accounting softwares.
• Experience with Netsuite, Yardi, Appfolio, QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships.
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) preferred but not required.
• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a remote accounting team including job time budgets and job profitability.
• Provides general advisory services to clients via scheduled remote meetings.
• Direct point of contact for construction client engagements.
• Partners with client accounting staff and CFO to maintain and foster relationships within construction industry.
• Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client.
• Responsible for managing and finalizing the accounting period close.
• Review financial statements, contracts in progress schedule, management reports and other key performance indicators for accuracy.
• Manage financial reporting accuracy for clients and Board of Directors.
• Advise client on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls.
• Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team.
• Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities.
• Embrace new technology, including various accounting software and demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

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 including critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees