Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients
US-WI-Milwaukee
Careers
Req #: 7651
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. Wipfli's Outsourced Accounting practice is seeking a Senior Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and CFO level advisory experience to join our purpose‑driven team. In this role, you'll lead engagements, build trusted client relationships, and bring a curious, perceptive, and solutions‑focused mindset to help nonprofits strengthen their financial operations. You'll collaborate closely with a supportive, high‑performing team that lives the Wipfli Way - grounded in integrity, caring, excellence, and teamwork - while contributing to the growth and impact of our practice. This position can be worked remotely anywhere in the US! Responsibilities: Responsibilities: * Review financial reporting packages and work papers for quality, completeness, and timely delivery. * Prepare and analyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to support client insights. * Present completed reporting packages and findings to clients as directed. * Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models in alignment with client engagement terms. * Provide technical accounting support to clients and their teams on complex issues. * Identify operational inefficiencies through client discovery sessions and recommend actionable improvements. * Lead and coordinate the efforts of US and offshore engagement team members, ensuring high-quality deliverables, efficient workflow management, and a consistent client experience. * Lead and coach staff and senior accountants, providing guidance on accounting and financial reporting matters. Qualifications: Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree a plus. * CPA designation preferred. * Experience in public accounting, including outsourced accounting and/or external audit experience preferred. * Demonstrated experience serving as a strategic advisor to nonprofit executive leadership and Boards, including financial statement interpretation, cash flow forecasting, and long‑term sustainability planning. * Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting and compliance considerations, including endowments (UPMIFA), federal grant compliance (e.g., Uniform Guidance/2 CFR Part 200), grant budgeting, reporting, and audit requirements, revenue recognition, indirect cost methodologies, and oversight of audit and Form 990 processes. * Experience working with federally funded programs and/or Community Action Agencies (CAA), including familiarity with funding streams such as Head Start, CSBG, LIHEAP, or similar programs required. * Experience with endowments and investment structures and revenue recognition of donor contributions is required. * Strong communication skills to translate complex financial and compliance topics into clear, practical guidance for non‑financial stakeholders and Boards. * Minimum 8 years of relevant Public Accounting or industry accounting experience. * Proven success leading teams through organizational change and process improvement. * Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset. * Experience managing remote teams and promoting collaboration across geographies. * Preferred proficiency in industry accounting software, e.g., QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies. * Ability to travel up to 10% Christine Villicana from Wipfli's recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn Page to connect! #LI-REMOTE #LI-CV1
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