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.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
* As an Outsourced Franchise Client Controller, you will manage a remote accounting team, including scope of work, job time budgets and job profitability.
* Provides general advisory service to clients, via scheduled remote meetings regarding the interpretation and use of financial statements.
* Direct point of contact and partners with client to maintain and foster relationships within the franchise industries.
* Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client.
* Oversees client accounting team in US and overseas ensuring expectations are met on all client deliverables.
* Manage financial reporting accuracy for clients and internal team.
* Collaborate with client and overseas team through the onboarding process and integration into Wipfli accounting services platform, including review of first financial issued and meetings with client to review for assigned clients.
* Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team.
* Advise client on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls.
* Review management reports, and other key performance indicators.
* Prepares financial data for loan covenants if applicable.
* Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities.
* Learn and operate appliable technology, including various accounting software.
Qualifications:
Qualfications:
* Bachelor's degree in accounting
* 5+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation for multiple entities
* Experience in the franchise or retail industries preferred but not required
* Previous public accounting experience preferred
* Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
* Ability to quickly embrace, adapt and learn new technology that will include various accounting softwares
* Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Intacct and/or NetSuite preferred but not required
* Proven ability to build and manage relationships
* Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) preferred but not required
* Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation reporting and financial forecasting
* Demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly
Christine Villicana from Wipfli's recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her at Christine Villicana LinkedIn to connect!
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