At Wipfli, people count.
At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results.
We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path.
People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
This position can be worked 100% remote.
Responsibilities:
• Manage a remote accounting team including job time budgets and job profitability. • Provides general advisory services to clients via scheduled remote meetings. • Direct point of contact for construction client engagements. • Partners with client accounting staff and to maintain and foster relationships within construction industry. • Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client. • Responsible for managing and finalizing the accounting period close. • Review financial statements, contracts in progress schedule, management reports and other key performance indicators for accuracy. • Manage financial reporting accuracy for clients and Board of Directors. • Advise client on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls. • Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team. • Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities. • Embrace new technology, including various accounting software and demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting • 10 years of advanced, hands on, full cycle accounting experience that includes financial statement and work in progress schedule preparation within the construction industry. • Previous public accounting experience preferred • US GAAP and financial statement analytic experience preferred • Experience with a Contracts in Progress (Work in Progress) schedule is preferred • Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships. • Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CCIFP) preferred but not required.
Christine Villicana from Wipfli's recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her at Christine Villicana LinkedIn to connect!
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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 identify, 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 [email protected]
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.
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