[Hiring] Manager, Accounting Advisory - Manufacturing Industry Clients @Wipfli

Role Description

This role supports manufacturing clients by delivering high-quality financial reporting, performance insights, and operational recommendations that drive business results. As a CAS Advisory Manager, you will:

• Lead client engagements
• Analyze financial data
• Provide guidance on accounting and process improvements
• Mentor teams and collaborate with both domestic and overseas resources to enhance service delivery and efficiency
• Build strong relationships and deliver impactful advisory solutions

This job can be worked remotely anywhere in the US!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required
• 4–6 years of accounting experience, including exposure to manufacturing environments
• 3+ years of experience leading and developing teams
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting concepts, including WIP, inventory, job costing, and COGS
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred
• Strong financial reporting and analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and client relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Fishbowl, Katana) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to influence outcomes, drive process improvements, and develop team members
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Requirements

• Review financial reporting packages and workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Analyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to deliver actionable client insights
• Present financial results and recommendations to clients with clarity and confidence
• Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex issues
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements through client discovery
• Lead, coach, and develop staff and senior accountants
• Effectively leverage and collaborate with offshore/overseas teams to enhance service delivery and efficiency
• Apply knowledge of job costing, inventory, and overhead allocation within manufacturing environments

Benefits

• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution
• 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 insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D