CFO, Outsourced Accounting - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli

The Role

Overview

Manage remote accounting team and provide advisory services for construction clients.

Key Responsibilities

  • technical accounting
  • period close
  • financial reporting
  • kpi review
  • process improvement
  • team management

Tasks

-Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team. -Direct point of contact for construction client engagements. -Provides general advisory services to clients via scheduled remote meetings. -Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client. -Advise client on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls. -Partners with client accounting staff and to maintain and foster relationships within construction industry. -Review financial statements, contracts in progress schedule, management reports and other key performance indicators for accuracy. -Responsible for managing and finalizing the accounting period close. -Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities. -Manage financial reporting accuracy for clients and Board of Directors. -Manage a remote accounting team including job time budgets and job profitability.

Requirements

  • us gaap
  • cpa
  • 10 years
  • public accounting
  • bachelor's
  • supervisory

What You Bring

-US GAAP and financial statement analytic experience preferred. -Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA, CCIFP) preferred but not required. -10 years of advanced, hands on, full cycle accounting experience that includes financial statement and work in progress schedule preparation within the construction industry. -Embrace new technology, including various accounting software and demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly. -Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. -*This role required 5-10% travel annually. -Previous public accounting experience preferred. -Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience. -Proven ability to build and manage relationships. -Experience with a Contracts in Progress (Work in Progress) schedule is preferred.

The Company

About Wipfli

-Focus on driving growth and efficiency in healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing. -Consultants and advisors provide tailored solutions with deep industry knowledge. -Notable for its ability to help organizations with complex financial reporting, compliance, and operational challenges. -Consistently recognized for high-quality results and long-term client relationships. -Optimize strategies, technology, and people for sustainable success.

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