CFO, Outsourced Accounting - Tribal Industry Clients

Wipfli; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Accountant to handle financial reporting, auditing readiness for tribal clients, and team leadership in a flexible work environment. The position requires significant experience in accounting processes, client management, and compliance regulations. If you aim to make a difference in a respected firm that values relationships, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Benefits

8 health plan options

401(k) savings plan & profit share

Flexible time off

Education & certification assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation.
• Proven experience with tribal government entities.
• Experience leading and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize client's month end close and financial reporting.
• Review and train staff on financial accounts.
• Provide on-site services to tribal clients.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Client Relationship Management

Team Leadership

Compliance with Uniform Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Sage Intacct

MIB 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.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and finalize client's month end close and financial reporting for review.
• Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules to ensure audit readiness.
• Provide on-site services as requested and needed by tribal clients.
• Participation in cross utilization of teams and/or lead software implementations, conversions and set-ups as assigned.
• Review and train staff on balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and their personnel.
• Obtain client expectations from internal management team and develop plan to meet client expectations.
• Assist with mentoring new staff and building the team as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required.
• Public accounting experience e.g. outsourced accounting or audit preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience servicing or working for tribal government entities required.
• Experience with leading, developing and managing a team required.
• 8+ years of experience with hands on full cycle accounting process including financial statement creation, preparation and review required.
• Working knowledge and experience with Uniform Guidance compliance required.
• Experiencewith Sage Intacct and MIB softwares is preferred.
• Required travel to client sites is 25%-35% (approximately 1-2 weeks per month).

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 [e-mail]

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $125,000 to $185,000 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.