Technical Accounting Manager

Technical Accounting Manager – Wipfli

Work Location Flexibility: This hybrid position offers the option to work remotely (100% remote within the US) or on‑site, supporting flexible work arrangements.

Job Summary: The manager oversees complex accounting matters, ensures strict adherence to U.S. GAAP, leads the technical accounting team, and facilitates accurate financial reporting across the organization.

• Lead the evaluation, interpretation, and implementation of new GAAP accounting standards.
• Provide authoritative guidance on the financial impact of accounting developments and complex transactions.
• Review and approve technical memos, position papers, and accounting policies prepared by team members.
• Advise on acquisition‑related accounting treatments, including goodwill and purchase price allocation.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of U.S. GAAP‑compliant financial statements and disclosures.
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and lender/regulatory reporting.
• Review and approve complex journal entries and reconciliations.
• Supervise financial reporting related to acquisitions, including ROI analysis and integration.
• Direct accounting treatment for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, leases, revenue recognition, partner retirement benefits, and other non‑routine transactions.
• Partner with legal, finance, and executive leadership to ensure appropriate structuring, documentation and accounting.
• Lead M&A due‑diligence, transaction structuring, and post‑merger integration support.
• Align accounting policies, chart of accounts, reporting templates, and disclosure practices across merging entities.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting.
• Coordinate audit processes, resolve technical inquiries, and oversee timely responses to auditors.
• Establish accounting policy frameworks and ensure consistent application across the company.
• Manage, mentor, and develop technical accounting staff.
• Serve as key advisor to FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, M&A and other departments.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic accounting insights that impact business decisions.

• CPA certification required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting advisory.
• Proven leadership and prior management experience in a technical accounting or financial reporting role.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to drive transformation and streamline processes.

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 other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws. Wipfli provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, contact