Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients
About The Position
Wipfli’s Outsourced Accounting practice is seeking a Senior Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and CFO level advisory experience to join our purpose‑driven team. In this role, you’ll lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and bring a curious, perceptive, and solutions‑focused mindset to help nonprofits strengthen their financial operations. You’ll collaborate closely with a supportive, high‑performing team that lives the Wipfli Way — grounded in integrity, caring, excellence, and teamwork — while contributing to the growth and impact of our practice. This position can be worked 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.
- 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.
- Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, 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 10%
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
- 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
