Construction Accounting Advisory Manager – Remote

Wipfli; Southfield (MI); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere in the US

Educational & certification assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Wipfli’s Accounting Advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong construction accounting expertise to provide controller‑level advisory and lead key client engagements. You will serve as the primary contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting and reviewing WIP schedules while guiding process improvements.

This role leads a remote team and mentors staff within a collaborative, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 4–6 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 environment
• Exposure to multi state operations, sales/use tax, and contractor compliance considerations

Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models in alignment with client engagement terms.
• Lead and coordinate the efforts of US and offshore engagement team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Provide technical accounting support to clients and their teams on complex issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies through client discovery sessions and recommend actionable improvements.
• Present completed reporting packages and findings to clients as directed.
• Partner with owners, project managers, and CFOs to strengthen financial performance.

Skills

Construction accounting

Financial reporting

WIP schedules

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Foundation

Procore

Job description

Wipfli’s Accounting Advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong construction accounting expertise to provide controller‑level advisory and lead key client engagements. You will serve as the primary contact for construction clients, delivering accurate financial reporting and reviewing WIP schedules while guiding process improvements.

This role leads a remote team and mentors staff within a collaborative, people-first culture.