CFO, Outsourced Accounting Services - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli LLP; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to lead a remote team. This role provides a unique opportunity to manage client engagements, oversee financial reporting, and implement process improvements within the construction industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting, a strong background in financial statement preparation, and the ability to mentor a team. With a focus on flexibility and individual growth, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact while enjoying the benefits of remote work and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Health plan options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible time off

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 10 years of full cycle accounting experience in the construction industry.
• Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience with proven relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a remote accounting team and oversee job profitability.
• Provide advisory services and maintain client relationships in the construction sector.

Skills

Advanced accounting experience

Relationship management

Financial statement preparation

Process improvement

Supervisory experience

Technical accounting assistance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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.

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 [e-mail].

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.