Manager, Outsourced Accounting - Franchise Clients

Referral Details

We greatly appreciate your referral, and we look forward to reviewing the qualifications of the candidate you've recommended. Here's a brief overview of the process: After you've completed this referral form, your recommended candidate will be directed to apply for the specific role through our website. This step is crucial for Wipfli to remain compliant with federal laws and to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Once their application is received, our Talent Acquisition team will evaluate their qualifications, including how well they align with the requirements of the role and the broader needs of our organization. Your referred candidate will remain in our candidate database for future opportunities, offering them additional chances to become part of our team. As the referrer, your role in the recruitment process is to bring potential talent to our attention. We ask that you refrain from discussing updates on the candidate's status, out of respect for their personal consideration. Our Talent Acquisition team will provide you with a final update once the candidate has been informed of their application status. Throughout this process, we may reach out to you with questions or additional information to ensure a seamless and effective referral experience. Thank you for your invaluable contribution to our recruitment efforts, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and support throughout this process.

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Responsibilities

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.    

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualfications:   • Bachelor’s degree in business (with accounting courses taken) accounting or finance required • Professional certification (e.g.,CPA, CMA, MBA) preferred but not required • 5+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation for multiple entities • Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation reporting and financial forecasting preferred • Experience in the franchise or retail industries preferred but not required • Previous public accounting experience preferred, e.g. audit, outsourced accounting • Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience • Ability to quickly embrace, adapt and learn new technology • Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Intacct and/or NetSuite preferred but not required • Proven ability to manage relationships • Ability to travel annually 5-10% that includes, client visits, team meetings and conferences     Christine Villicana from Wipfli’s recruiting team will be guiding you through this process.  Visit her at Christine Villicana LinkedIn to connect!   #LI-REMOTE #LI-CV1  

Additional Details

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 identify, 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 candi