Wipfli · 1 day ago
Controller, Outsourced Accounting - Franchise Client Industry
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$88K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years exp
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Christine V.
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Responsibilities
As an Outsourced Franchise Client Controller, you will manage a remote accounting team, including scope of work, job time budgets and job profitability.
Provides general advisory service to clients, via scheduled remote meetings regarding the interpretation and use of financial statements.
Direct point of contact and partners with client to maintain and foster relationships within the franchise industries.
Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client.
Oversees client accounting team in US and overseas ensuring expectations are met on all client deliverables.
Manage financial reporting accuracy for clients and internal team.
Collaborate with client and overseas team through the onboarding process and integration into Wipfli accounting services platform, including review of first financial issued and meetings with client to review for assigned clients.
Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team.
Advise client on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls.
Review management reports, and other key performance indicators.
Prepares financial data for loan covenants if applicable.
Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities.
Learn and operate appliable technology, including various accounting software.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
5+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation for multiple entities
Experience in the franchise or retail industries required
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience
Ability to quickly embrace, adapt and learn new technology that will include various accounting softwares
Proven ability to build and manage relationships
Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation reporting and financial forecasting
Demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly
Preferred
Previous public accounting experience
Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Intacct and/or NetSuite
Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA)
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
Always advancing. Always progressing. From curiosity to clarity to results. That’s Wipfli.
1,001-5,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (4)
2022 (6)
2021 (7)
2020 (6)
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Risley
Principal and Chief Technology Officer of Business Solutions Group
Jeffery B Thill
Partner & Chief Financial Officer
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