Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Tribal Government Industry
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. We are seeking an experienced financial leader to partner with tribal governments and their enterprises in strengthening financial operations, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and supporting long-term success. In this strategic advisory role, you will provide CFO level financial expertise, guide complex accounting and compliance initiatives, and help drive meaningful change. This role can work remotely anywhere in the US.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree a plus.
- CPA designation preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of relevant Public Accounting or industry accounting experience.
- Prior experience serving in a CFO or senior financial leadership role within a tribal government preferred.
- Work experience with tribal government and its enterprises required.
- Advanced understanding of governmental accounting, grant compliance, and audit requirements required.
- Proven success leading teams through organizational change and process improvement.
- Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset.
- Experience managing remote teams and promoting collaboration across geographies.
- Proficiency in accounting software, specifically, Intaact, Abila MIP, Netsuite, Bill.com and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Responsibilities
- Lead client advisory engagements at a CFO-level, delivering strategic financial insights and operational guidance.
- Drive change management initiatives to modernize service delivery through technology, standardized processes, and best practices.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with client executives by understanding their business goals and delivering tailored solutions.
- Oversee multiple client teams, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting engagements.
- Analyze financial performance, including KPIs, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., revenue cycle, payroll, cost reporting) to deliver integrated client solutions.
- Develop client budgets and forecasts, offering consultative support on financial planning and strategy.
- Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.
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
- a 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 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
Senior
