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Wipfli is one of the nation’s top 20 business and accounting consulting firms, providing clients across a range of complex industries with award-winning servi
Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting
Location
Pennsylvania
Posted
102 days ago
Salary
$97K - $130K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Manager, Technical Accounting and Reporting
Wipfli
At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we do-the catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity. Job Summary: The Manager, Technical Accounting oversees complex accounting matters, ensures strict adherence to U.S. GAAP across the organization, and leads the technical accounting team to support accurate and compliant financial reporting. This role serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders in navigating accounting complexities, driving policy implementation, and reinforcing a strong internal control environment. Work Location Flexibility:This hybrid position has an opportunity to be 100% remote within the United States. We value flexibility and are committed to supporting a work environment that enables you to thrive, whether on-site or virtually. Primary Responsibilities Technical Accounting Leadership & Guidance - 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. Financial Reporting Oversight - 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. Complex Transactions - 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. Merger & Acquisition Integration - 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. Internal Controls & Compliance - 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. Cross-Functional & Team Leadership - 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. Skills & Qualifications - 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. - 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. Tiffany Farnsworth, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn page to connect! #LI-TF1 #LI-HYBRID Additional Details: Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards 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. Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at hr@wipfli.com Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $97,000 to $130,000, with offers typically not made at the maximum, allowing for future salary increases. The actual salary at the time of offer depends on business related factors like location, skills, experience, training/education, licensure, certifications, business needs, current associate pay, and relevant employment laws. Individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual and Firm performance. Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 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, and 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. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. "Wipfli" is the brand name under which Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC and its respective subsidiary entities provide professional services. Wipfli LLP and Wipfli Advisory LLC (and its respective subsidiary entities) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Wipfli LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Wipfli Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. Wipfli Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Adoption Assistance, Commuter benefits, Company-sponsored outings, Company sponsored family events, Continuing education stipend, Customized development tracks, Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff, Dental insurance, Disability insurance, Volunteer in local community, Family medical leave, Fitness stipend, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Flexible work schedule, Generous parental leave, Generous PTO, Company-sponsored happy hours, Health insurance, Job training & conferences, Open door policy, Life insurance, Charitable contribution matching, Mentorship program, Paid volunteer time, Online course subscriptions available, Onsite gym, Open office floor plan, Paid holidays, Paid industry certifications, Paid sick days, Partners with nonprofits, Performance bonus, Pet insurance, Promote from within, Lunch and learns, Remote work program, Sabbatical, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Continuing education available during work hours, Tuition reimbursement, Mandated unconscious bias training, Unlimited vacation policy, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Some meals provided, Mental health benefits, Diversity employee resource groups, Hiring practices that promote diversity, Fertility benefits, Employee resource groups, Employee-led culture committees, Hybrid work model, Transgender health care benefits, Wellness days, Flexible time off, Floating holidays
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