Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Skilled Nursing Industry Clients
About The Position
Wipfli’s accounting advisory practice is seeking a Senior Manager with deep healthcare and skilled nursing expertise to provide CFO-level advisory services and lead complex client engagements. The role delivers strategic financial insights, guides clients through operational and performance improvements, and oversees multiple teams to ensure high-quality accounting deliverables. The Senior Manager works closely with client executives, offering solutions-focused counsel to strengthen financial stability and drive results for skilled nursing organizations nationwide. The role also contributes to shaping Wipfli’s growing practice within its collaborative, people-first culture. The position involves reviewing financial reporting packages and work papers, analyzing benchmarking data and key performance indicators, supporting budgets, forecasts, and cash-flow models, and providing technical accounting guidance. It also leads and coaches accounting staff and coordinates US and offshore engagement teams. Travel may be required up to 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 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.
- Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree.
- CPA designation.
- Proficiency in industry accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, or PointClickCare.
- 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 coordinate US and offshore engagement team members, ensuring 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.
- Health Savings Account 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.
- 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, identity theft protection, and supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
- Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
