Remote CFO‑Level Nonprofit Accounting Advisory

Wipfli; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Dental and vision coverage

HSA with firm contribution

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Flexible time off

Job summary

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Manager in Outsourced Accounting with nonprofit expertise to provide CFO-level advisory and lead mission-driven client engagements. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation while overseeing multiple teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You will act as a trusted adviser to executive teams, strengthening financial health and advancing missions within a collaborative, people-first culture that values curiosity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Master’s preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Public accounting or outsourced accounting and/or external audit experience.
• Strategic advisor to nonprofit leadership and Boards; interpret financial statements.
• Deep nonprofit accounting and compliance knowledge (UPMIFA, grants, 2 CFR Part 200).
• Experience with federally funded programs and/or CAAs (Head Start, CSBG, LIHEAP).
• Endowments and donor-revenue recognition experience.
• Strong communication translating complex topics for non-financial stakeholders.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Leadership through organizational change and process improvement.
• PM and client relationship skills; travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Lead CFO-level advisory engagements with strategic insights.
• Drive change management to modernize service delivery via tech and processes.
• Build trusted relationships with client executives and understand goals.
• Oversee multiple client teams ensuring timely, accurate engagements.
• Analyze KPIs and provide actionable profitability and cash flow recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Develop client budgets and forecasts; provide financial planning guidance.
• Mentor staff; foster accountability and operational excellence.

Skills

Strategic advisory

Nonprofit accounting

Endowments & donor rev

Grant compliance

Forecasting & budgeting

Team leadership

Remote team management

Communication skills

Public accounting experience

Process improvement

Client relationship

Project management

Travel 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree a plus

CPA designation preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Job description

Wipfli is seeking a Senior Manager in Outsourced Accounting with nonprofit expertise to provide CFO-level advisory and lead mission-driven client engagements. You will guide budgeting, forecasting, and operational transformation while overseeing multiple teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.

You will act as a trusted adviser to executive teams, strengthening financial health and advancing missions within a collaborative, people-first culture that values curiosity and excellence.