Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory - Nonprofit Industry Clients

Position Overview

Wipfli’s Outsourced Accounting practice seeks a Senior Manager with strong nonprofit accounting and CFO-level advisory experience. 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. The position can be worked remotely anywhere in the United States.

• Lead client advisory engagements at a CFO level, delivering strategic financial insights and operational guidance.
• Drive change management initiatives to modernize service delivery through technology, standardized processes, and best practices.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client executives by understanding their business goals and delivering tailored solutions.
• Oversee multiple client teams, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting engagements.
• Analyze financial performance, including KPIs, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams (e.g., revenue cycle, payroll, cost reporting) to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Develop client budgets and forecasts, offering consultative support on financial planning and strategy.
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;
  Master’s degree a plus.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant public accounting or industry accounting experience.
• Current knowledge and experience with federal grant reporting and processing required.
• 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., Quick Books Online, Sage Intacct and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders.
• Ability to travel up to 10 %.

Estimated base pay range: $145,000 to $195,000. Individual salary will be determined based on business‑related factors. Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus depending on performance. Benefits include comprehensive health plans (HMO & PPO), dental and vision coverage, HSA enrollment, Employee Assistance Program, life and disability coverage, 401(k) with firm match, profit share, well‑being incentives, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care and parental leave, phone reimbursement, travel rewards, and optional voluntary benefits such as critical illness, long‑term care, pet insurance and legal assistance.

Eligibility depends on hours, position status/level, and location.

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 characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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