Manager, Accounting Advisory - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

HSA enrollment

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) + profit sharing

Well-being incentive

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a Manager in Accounting Advisory with construction accounting expertise to deliver controller‑level advisory and lead key client engagements. You will serve as the primary contact for construction clients, reviewing WIP schedules and providing strategic guidance to improve processes and internal controls.

You’ll mentor staff and manage a remote team in a collaborative, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience.
• 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience with job costing, WIP schedules, retainage, and change orders
• Understanding of project-based cash flow dynamics
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting packages for quality and timely delivery.
• Prepare benchmarking data and KPIs for client insights.
• Present findings to clients and coordinate with engagement teams.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models.
• Provide technical accounting support to clients.
• Identify inefficiencies and suggest improvements.
• Lead and coordinate US and offshore teams for quality deliverables.
• Coach staff and senior accountants in accounting matters.

Skills

Team leadership

Relationship building

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Foundation

Procore

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.

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:

• 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 coordinate the efforts of US and offshore engagement team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables, efficient workflow management, and a consistent client experience.
• Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters.

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, 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%

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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 [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 $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.

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• dental and vision coverage
• opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution
• an Employee Assistance Program
• 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 reimbursementtravel rewards
• critical illness & accident insurance
• hospital indemnity insurance
• legal
• long‑term care
• pet insurance
• ID theft protection
• supplemental life/AD&D

"Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.