Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients
About The Position
Wipfli’s outsourced accounting advisory practice is seeking a manager with construction accounting expertise to provide controller-level advisory services and lead key client engagements. The manager serves as the primary point of contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting, reviewing work-in-progress schedules, and providing strategic guidance to improve processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. The role partners closely with client accounting teams, owners, and CFOs to strengthen financial performance. The manager leads a remote team, mentors staff, and works within Wipfli’s collaborative, people-first culture. The position can be performed remotely anywhere in the United States and may require travel up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- 4–6 years of experience in public or private accounting.
- Previous Controller experience, or equivalent accounting leadership experience involving financial reporting, operational oversight, and team management.
- 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
- Working knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, retainage, and change orders.
- Understanding of project-based cash flow dynamics, including timing differences between billing, collections, and costs.
- Comfort partnering with owners, project managers, and external advisors in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Exposure to multi-state operations, sales/use tax, and contractor-specific compliance considerations.
- 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, such as CPA or CMA.
- Proficiency in industry accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Foundation, or Procore, and 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 coordinate US and offshore engagement team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables, efficient workflow management, and a consistent client experience.
- Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.
Benefits
- Eight health plan options, including HMO and PPO plans.
- Dental and vision coverage.
- HSA enrollment opportunity with potential Firm contribution.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Firm-sponsored basic life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) savings plan and profit share, with Firm matching contribution.
- Well-being incentive.
- Education and certification assistance.
- Flexible time off.
- Family care leave.
- Parental leave.
- Family formation benefits.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Travel rewards.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Legal insurance.
- Long-term care insurance.
- Pet insurance.
- ID theft protection.
- Supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
