Outsourced Controller - Real Estate Industry Clients

Wipfli LLP • Minneapolis, MN

309d • $99,000 - $148,000

About The Position

At Wipfli, people count. Our people are core to everything we do—the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility, focus on relationships, and encourage each individual to follow their own path. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. This job offers the opportunity to work 100% remote.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 8+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within the Real Estate industry
• 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 software
• 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 scope of work, job time budgets and job profitability
• Provide general advisory service to clients via scheduled remote meetings regarding the interpretation and use of financial statements
• Act as the direct point of contact for real estate investment client engagements
• Partner with clients from private equity, joint venture, and other investors to maintain and foster relationships with a primary focus on the real estate industry
• Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client
• Calculate investor returns, budget/forecast asset performance, and prepare financial data for loan covenants
• Advise on cash flow, debt structure, and leverage
• Leverage data analytics and embrace new technology, including various accounting software
• Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team
• Advise clients on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls
• Meet with investors to review management reports and other key performance indicators
• Prepare financial data for loan covenants if applicable
• Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities

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
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees