Manager, Accounting Advisory - Skilled Nursing Industry Clients

Role Description

Wipfli’s accounting advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong healthcare and post‑acute care experience to serve as an outsourced controller and support our skilled nursing industry clients. In this role, you will provide controller‑level advisory by delivering strategic financial insights, guiding clients through budgeting, forecasting, and operational improvements, and supporting long‑term financial stability. You’ll lead and mentor client teams, oversee high‑quality financial reporting, and build trusted, solutions‑focused relationships grounded in the Wipfli Way. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a people‑first, collaborative culture while helping skilled nursing organizations navigate complex financial and operational challenges. This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US.

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 coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 4–6 years of experience providing accounting, advisory or financial reporting services to skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, senior living or post-acute healthcare organizations.
• Past or current experience in public accounting preferred.
• Working knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement structures for skilled nursing facilities, including compliance related to documentation, billing accuracy and regulatory oversight.
• 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, PointClickCare, and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, promote constructive change, and develop team members.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Additional Details

• Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at View email address on remotive.com.
• Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $109,000 to $147,000 with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases.
• Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance.

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.