Tax Manager - Construction

Wipfli Advisory LLC•Fitchburg, WI

About The Position

Wipfli is hiring a Tax Manager to serve construction contractors and related entities. The role manages and reviews complex tax returns and oversees federal, state, and multistate tax compliance. It provides construction-focused tax planning and advisory services, including guidance on contractor structures, entity selection, owner and partner tax implications, cash flow, depreciation strategies, capital planning, tax-saving opportunities, and project-based planning. The Tax Manager serves as the primary point of contact for construction clients, building long-term relationships and providing year-round strategic advice. The position also leads engagement teams, supervises and develops staff, manages multiple engagements, and ensures work meets firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations.

Requirements

At least 5 years of public accounting tax experience.
CPA required.
Strong technical knowledge of construction accounting, multi-entity structures, pass-through taxation, and long-term contract methods.
Experience reviewing complex tax returns and managing client portfolios.
Proven ability to lead teams and support talent development.
Proficiency in CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, or similar platforms.

Nice To Haves

Construction industry experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and review complex partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, and individual tax returns for construction contractors and related entities.
Oversee federal, state, and multistate tax compliance for construction clients.
Apply knowledge of long-term contract accounting, including percentage-of-completion (Section 460), job costing, and revenue recognition nuances.
Conduct complex tax research and analyze construction-specific issues, including bonding considerations, state nexus, and multi-entity structures.
Provide tax planning guidance on contractor structures, entity selection, and owner and partner tax implications.
Advise construction business owners on cash flow, depreciation strategies, and capital planning.
Identify tax-saving opportunities, including accounting method changes and project-based planning.
Serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients and provide year-round strategic advice.
Communicate with construction executives, bonding companies, and external advisors.
Supervise, coach, and develop staff, and oversee engagement teams.
Delegate and manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously.
Ensure work aligns with firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations.