Manager, Accounting Advisory - Behavioral Health Industry
About The Position
Wipfli is hiring a client-facing Manager, Accounting Advisory to support behavioral health providers across the United States. The role develops trusted client relationships and serves as a strategic resource on financial, operational, reimbursement, and compliance matters for organizations delivering mental health, substance use, and community-based services. It can be performed 100% remotely from anywhere in the U.S. The manager reviews financial reporting packages and work papers, analyzes benchmarking and performance data, supports budgeting and forecasting, and provides technical accounting guidance. The role also identifies operational improvements, coordinates U.S. and offshore engagement teams, and coaches staff and senior accountants. Travel may be required up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- 4–6 years of experience in public or private accounting serving the healthcare industry.
- Understanding of healthcare revenue cycle processes.
- At least 3 years managing associates and/or teams.
- Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including revenue cycle, operations, program leadership, and executive leadership.
- Strong relationship-building skills and a client-first mindset.
- Strong planning, prioritization, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency with accounting software, including Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, and Bill.com, and ability to embrace new technologies.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of claims, gross revenue, contractual adjustments, fee-for-service reimbursement, and per-member-per-month (PMPM)/capitation models.
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or similar.
- Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) experience.
- Demonstrated ability to influence others, promote collaboration, and develop team members.
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 U.S. and offshore engagement team members to ensure 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 and 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 and parental leave.
- Family formation benefits.
- Cell phone reimbursement.
- Travel rewards.
- Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal coverage, long-term care insurance, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D coverage.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
