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CFO, Outsourced Accounting Services - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli

The Role

Overview

Lead remote accounting team and advise construction clients on financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

  • financial reporting
  • period close
  • statement review
  • process improvement
  • remote team
  • client relations

Tasks

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

Requirements

  • supervisory
  • us gaap
  • accounting software
  • public accounting
  • bachelor’s
  • cpa

What You Bring

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

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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