Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients
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 Accounting Advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong construction accounting expertise to provide controller‑level advisory and lead key client engagements. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting, reviewing work‑in‑progress schedules, and offering strategic guidance to improve processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. You’ll partner closely with client accounting teams and CFOs, bringing a perceptive, solutions‑focused approach to help strengthen financial performance. Rooted in the Wipfli Way, this opportunity allows you to lead a remote team, mentor staff, and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, people‑first culture. This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US!
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- 4–6 years of experience in public or private accounting.
- 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 (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
- Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Foundation, Procore, 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.
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
