Senior Nonprofit Controller (Remote)

Wipfli LLP; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 77,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 health plan options

Dental & vision coverage

HSAs with Firm contribution

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with profit sharing & matching

Well-being incentive

Education & certification assistance

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Travel rewards

Job summary

Wipfli LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to support nonprofit clients with accurate financial reporting, ledgers, KPIs, and month‑end processes. This role emphasizes collaboration, client relationships, and process improvement in a fully remote setup.

You will lead day‑to‑day accounting tasks, coordinate with teams, and uphold standards across budgets, grants, and compliance, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years accounting experience, with focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
• Experience with nonprofit federal grant processing and reporting required.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close processes.
• Proficient in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial reporting accuracy for assigned clients.
• Assist with complex general ledgers and identify missing transactions and trends.
• Guide review and approval of account classifications.
• Review balance sheets for accuracy and follow up.
• Coordinate project tasks to ensure efficient client workflow.
• Prepare and/or review monthly reporting packages with KPIs/metrics.
• Prepare and finalize month-end close.
• Maintain/update client procedure manual and documentation.
• Prepare and/or review work papers and schedules for completeness and accuracy.
• Participate in cross-collaboration with other teams/service lines.
• Assist in estimating and managing work assignments of accountants.
• Assist in developing best practices.

Skills

CPA certification

Public accounting experience

5+ years accounting

Nonprofit grant processing

Accounting software & MS Office

Communication & interpersonal

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Wipfli LLP is seeking a Senior Accountant to support nonprofit clients with accurate financial reporting, ledgers, KPIs, and month‑end processes. This role emphasizes collaboration, client relationships, and process improvement in a fully remote setup.

You will lead day‑to‑day accounting tasks, coordinate with teams, and uphold standards across budgets, grants, and compliance, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery.