Description
gaap standards
acquisition accounting
financial statements
close process
internal controls
due diligence
The Manager, Technical Accounting will oversee complex accounting matters, ensure strict adherence to U.S. GAAP, and lead a technical accounting team to support accurate and compliant financial reporting. This strategic partner role works with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders to navigate accounting complexities, implement policy, and strengthen internal controls. The position is hybrid with the option to work 100 % remote within the United States.
- Lead evaluation, interpretation, and implementation of new GAAP standards.
- Provide guidance on financial impact of accounting developments and complex transactions.
- Review and approve technical memos, position papers, and accounting policies.
- Advise on acquisition accounting treatments, including goodwill and purchase price allocation.
- Oversee preparation of U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures.
- Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and regulatory reporting.
- Review and approve complex journal entries and reconciliations.
- Direct accounting treatment for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leases, revenue recognition, and partner retirement benefits.
- Lead technical accounting support for M&A due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration.
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting.
- Coordinate audit processes and respond to auditor inquiries.
- Manage, mentor, and develop technical accounting staff.
- Serve as advisor to FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, M&A, and other departments.
Requirements
cpa
workday
us gaap
leadership
m&a
7+ yrs
- CPA certification required.
- Minimum 7 years progressive accounting experience, including public accounting or advisory.
- Proven leadership experience in technical accounting or financial reporting.
- Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP reporting requirements.
- Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience with Workday or other large ERP systems preferred.
- Demonstrated expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and complex transactions.
- Ability to drive transformation and streamline processes.
Benefits
At Wipfli, people are the core of everything we do, driving exceptional impact and extraordinary results. The firm values flexibility, relationships, and encourages individuals to follow their own path, offering a career-defining opportunity for those who want to make a difference.
Wipfli is an equal-opportunity employer committed to reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. Compensation includes a base salary range of $97,000 to $130,000 and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. The firm provides comprehensive benefits such as multiple health plans, dental and vision coverage, HSA contributions, life and disability insurance, 401(k) matching, well-being incentives, education assistance, flexible time off, parental leave, and a menu of voluntary insurance options.
- Base salary range $97,000–$130,000, with discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
- Eight health plan options (HMO & PPO), plus dental and vision coverage.
- HSA eligibility with possible firm contribution and Employee Assistance Program.
- Firm-sponsored life, short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with profit share and matching contributions.
- Well-being incentives, education and certification assistance.
- Flexible time off, parental and family care leave, family formation benefits.
- Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards.
- Voluntary benefits including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, legal, long-term care, pet, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D.
Training + Development
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