Technical Accounting Manager

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

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.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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-REMOTE

Additional Details

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