Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Franchise Industry

Overview

At Wipfli, people count. When you join Wipfli, your ability to make an impact and create extraordinary results is the catalyst behind everything we do. We focus on relationships and encourage each individual to follow their own path. Our people truly matter.

This job can be work remotely anywhere in the US.

• Manage a remote accounting team, including scope of work, job time budgets, and job profitability as an Outsourced Franchise Client Controller
• Provide general advisory services to clients through scheduled remote meetings, focusing on interpretation and use of financial statements
• Serve as the direct point of contact and partner with clients to maintain and foster relationships within the franchise industry
• Research and share best practices relevant to each client’s business concerns
• Oversee U.S. and international client accounting teams to ensure timely and accurate deliverables
• Ensure accuracy of financial reporting for clients and internal teams
• Coordinate onboarding and integration into Wipfli’s accounting platform, including initial financial review and client meetings
• Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team
• Advise clients on process improvements and internal controls within their accounting departments
• Review management reports and key performance indicators
• Prepare financial data for loan covenants, if applicable
• Mentor and train direct reports to support professional growth
• Learn and operate applicable technology, including various accounting software platforms

• Bachelor’s degree in business (with accounting courses), accounting, or finance required
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, MBA) preferred but not required
• 5+ years of advanced, hands‑on full‑cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation for multiple entities
• Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation reporting, and financial forecasting preferred
• Experience in the franchise or retail industries preferred but not required
• Previous public accounting experience preferred (e.g., audit, outsourced accounting)
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
• Ability to quickly embrace, adapt, and learn new technology
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Intacct and/or Net Suite preferred but not required
• Proven ability to manage relationships
• Ability to travel annually 5‑10% that includes client visits, team meetings, and conferences

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at

Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation. The estimated base pay range for this role is $88,000 to $160,000. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business-related factors such as location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws. Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and firm performance.

Benefits: 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in an HSA with potential firm contribution, an employee assistance program, firm‑sponsored basic life and short/long‑term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share with firm matching, well‑being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, travel rewards.

Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity, legal, long‑term care, pet insurance,  protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility depends on annual hours expectation, position status/level, and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.