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Wipfli ยท 1 day ago

Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting

Wipfli is a company that values its people and offers a career-defining opportunity. The Manager, Technical Accounting oversees complex accounting matters, ensures adherence to U.S. GAAP, and leads the technical accounting team to support accurate financial reporting.

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Responsibilities

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, purchase price allocation, and consolidation
Oversee the preparation and accuracy of U.S. GAAP-compliant financial statements and disclosures
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual close processes and preparation of quarterly lender and regulatory reporting
Review and approve complex journal entries and reconciliations prepared by the accounting team
Supervise financial reporting related to acquisitions, including ROI analysis and integration of acquired entities
Direct the 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 technical accounting support for M&A due diligence, transaction structuring, and post-merger integration
Align accounting policies, chart of accounts, reporting templates, and disclosure practices across merging entities
Act as the primary technical accounting lead in collaboration with auditors and advisory teams
Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Coordinate audit processes, resolve technical inquiries, and oversee timely responses to auditor requests
Establish accounting policy frameworks and ensure consistent application across the company
Manage, mentor, and develop technical accounting staff while building departmental expertise
Serve as the key advisor to FP&A, tax, treasury, legal, M&A, and other departments on technical accounting matters
Partner with executive leadership to provide strategic accounting insights that impact business decisions

Qualification

CPA certificationU.S. GAAP expertiseTechnical accounting leadershipMergersAcquisitionsLarge ERP systemsAnalytical skillsStrategic thinkingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

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 (if applicable)
Strong analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience with Workday or other large ERP systems preferred
Demonstrated expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and complex transactions highly valued
Demonstrated ability to drive transformation and streamline processes

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
Critical illness & accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Legal
Long-term care
Pet insurance
ID theft protection
Supplemental life/AD&D

Company

Wipfli LLP is one of the top 20 accounting and consulting firms.

H1B Sponsorship

Wipfli has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (3)
2023 (5)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (6)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
New Mountain Capital
2025-08-01Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Ryan Risley
Partner and Chief Technology Officer - Business Solutions Group
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Jeff Greeneway
Retired
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