Manager, Accounting Advisory Services - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$109,000 - $147,000•Remote

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. Wipfli’s client accounting advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and controller-level advisory experience to join our purpose‑driven team. In this role, you’ll lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and bring a curious, perceptive, and solutions‑focused mindset to help nonprofits strengthen their financial operations. You’ll collaborate closely with a supportive, high‑performing team that lives the Wipfli Way — grounded in integrity, caring, excellence, and teamwork — while contributing to the growth and impact of our practice. This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business.
Demonstrated recent and in-depth experience with federal grant reporting and processing for nonprofit organizations, including Uniform Guidance compliance, required.
4–6 years of experience in public or private accounting.
3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to influence others, promote constructive change, and develop team members.
Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.

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.