Outsourced Controller - Real Estate Industry Clients

Wipfli; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 99,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled accounting manager to lead a remote team. This role offers the chance to work with diverse clients in the real estate sector, providing advisory services and managing key financial operations. You'll leverage your extensive experience in full cycle accounting to enhance client relationships and drive impactful results. The company values flexibility and personal growth, making it an ideal environment for professionals looking to make a significant difference. Join a team that prioritizes innovation and collaboration while enjoying the benefits of a remote work setup.

Benefits

8 health plan options

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Education & certification assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience, especially in real estate.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a remote accounting team and oversee job profitability.
• Advise clients on financial statements and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced full cycle accounting

Relationship management

Adaptability to new technology

Technical accounting assistance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Netsuite

Yardi

Appfolio

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Job description

Overview

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 job offers the opportunity to work 100% remote.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

1. Manage a remote accounting team, including scope of work, job time budgets and job profitability.
2. Provide general advisory service to clients via scheduled remote meetings regarding the interpretation and use of financial statements.
3. Act as the direct point of contact for real estate investment client engagements.
4. Partner with clients from private equity, joint venture, and other investors to maintain and foster relationships, with a primary focus on the real estate industry.
5. Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client.
6. Calculate investor returns, budget/forecast asset performance, and prepare financial data for loan covenants.
7. Advise on cash flow, debt structure, and leverage.
8. Leverage data analytics and embrace new technology, including various accounting software.
9. Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and the internal team.
10. Advise clients on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls.
11. Meet with investors to review management reports and other key performance indicators.
12. Prepare financial data for loan covenants if applicable.
13. Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.
2. 8+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within the Real Estate industry.
3. Previous public accounting experience preferred.
4. Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience.
5. Ability to quickly embrace, adapt, and learn new technology, including various accounting software.
6. Experience with Netsuite, Yardi, Appfolio, QuickBooks Online, and Sage Intacct preferred but not required.
7. Proven ability to build and manage relationships.
8. Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) preferred but not required.
9. Demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

Additional Details

Additional Details:

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard 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 values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $99,000 to $148,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of the 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.