Nonprofit Accounting Advisory Manager | Remote

Wipfli; Naperville (IL); Remote; USD 113,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 health plan options (HMO & PPO)

Dental and vision coverage

HSA with potential Firm contribution

401(k) savings plan & profit share

Flexible time off

Job summary

Wipfli’s client accounting advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and controller-level advisory experience to join our purpose-driven team. In this role, you’ll lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and bring a curious, perceptive, and solutions-focused mindset to help nonprofits strengthen their financial operations.

This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US, offering a path to lead and coach teams while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• 4–6 years nonprofit and/or public accounting experience.
• 3+ years managing associates and/or teams.
• CPA/CMA certification preferred.
• Experience with federal grant reporting and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Strong financial reporting and analysis skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.
• Proficiency with industry accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality and timeliness.
• Prepare and analyze benchmarking data and KPIs for client insights.
• Present reporting packages and findings to clients.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models.
• Provide technical accounting support on complex issues.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Lead US and offshore engagement teams and ensure high quality deliverables.
• Coach staff and senior accountants on accounting and reporting matters.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Controller-level advisory

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Job description

Wipfli’s client accounting advisory practice is seeking a Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and controller-level advisory experience to join our purpose-driven team. In this role, you’ll lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and bring a curious, perceptive, and solutions-focused mindset to help nonprofits strengthen their financial operations.

This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US, offering a path to lead and coach teams while delivering high-quality