Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli's Accounting Advisory Practice Manager

Wipfli's Accounting Advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong construction accounting expertise to provide controller-level advisory and lead key client engagements. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting, reviewing work-in-progress schedules, and offering strategic guidance to improve processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency. You'll partner closely with client accounting teams and CFOs, bringing a perceptive, solutions-focused approach to help strengthen financial performance. Rooted in the Wipfli Way, this opportunity allows you to lead a remote team, mentor staff, and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative, people-first culture. This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US!

Responsibilities

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 46 years of experience in public or private accounting.
• 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Working knowledge of job costing, WIP schedules, retainage, and change orders
• Understanding of project based cash flow dynamics, including timing differences between billing, collections, and costs
• Comfort partnering with owners, project managers, and external advisors in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Exposure to multi state operations, sales/use tax, and contractor specific compliance considerations
• 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, Foundation, Procore, 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 click.appcast.io

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. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws.

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.

Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include 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, and 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. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.