Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Franchise Industry
US-MO-Clayton
Careers
Req #: 7030
Type: Full Time
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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 position can be worked remotely. Responsibilities: Responsibilities: * Manage a remote accounting team, including scope of work, job time budgets, and job profitability * Provide general advisory services to clients through scheduled remote meetings, focusing on interpretation and use of financial statements * Serve as the direct point of contact and partner with clients to maintain and foster relationships within the franchise industry * Research and share best practices relevant to each client's business concerns * Oversee U.S. and international client accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables * Ensure accuracy of financial reporting for clients and internal teams * Coordinate onboarding and integration into Wipfli's accounting platform, including initial financial review and client meetings * Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team * Advise clients on process improvements and internal controls within their accounting departments * Review management reports and key performance indicators * Prepare financial data for loan covenants, if applicable * Mentor and train direct reports to support professional growth * Learn and operate applicable technology, including various accounting software platforms Qualifications: Qualfications: * Bachelor's degree in business (with accounting courses taken) accounting or finance required * Professional certification (e.g.,CPA, CMA, MBA) preferred but not required * 5+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation for multiple entities * Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation reporting and financial forecasting preferred * Experience in the franchise or retail industries preferred but not required * Previous public accounting experience preferred, e.g. audit, outsourced accounting * Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience * Ability to quickly embrace, adapt and learn new technology * Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Intacct and/or NetSuite preferred but not required * Proven ability to manage relationships * Ability to travel annually 5-10% that includes, client visits, team meetings and conferences Christine Villicana from Wipfli's recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her at Christine Villicana LinkedIn to connect! #LI-HYBRID #LI-CV1
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