Job Description

Overview

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.

Make a lasting impact in the nonprofit world-lead with purpose, guide with expertise, and grow with a team that values your voice. As an outsourced CFO, you'll serve as a strategic advisor to our nonprofit industry clients, delivering high-quality financial insights and overseeing client engagements that drive mission success.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Provides advisory services to clients, through scheduled remote meetings

• Consult clients on interpretation and use of financial statements

• Primary contact and strategic advisor to nonprofit client executive teams and boards

• Research and share knowledge of best practices in processes and procedures, internal controls, and areas of business concern or interest to each client

• Oversee Wipfli teams, ensuring expectations are met across multiple client engagements

• Ensure financial reporting meets quality standards for clients and board of directors

• Oversee audit and 990 reporting, working with auditors to complete requests, including functional expense schedule, net asset schedule, and schedule of federal awards, if applicable

• Provide technical accounting assistance in accordance with GAAP and Uniform Guidance to clients and internal teams

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required

• CPA and/or MBA preferred

• Prior or present experience as a CFO for a nonprofit entity

• Experience with Community Action Agency or Head Start programs preferred

• Federal grant reporting and processing experience required

• Previous experience working in public accounting

• 10+ years of advanced, hands-on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within the nonprofit industry

• Minimum of 5 years supervisory and leadership experience

• Proven project management experience required

• Proven ability to build, manage and foster relationships while working effectively within a team

• Ability to travel to client sites, conferences, location specific team trainings, approximately 5%-10% annually

Christine Villicana from Wipfli's recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her atChristine Villicana LinkedIn ( to connect!

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 candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $125,000 to $185,000 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 offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.

"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.

Job LocationsUS

Job ID 2025-7310

Category Outsourced Accounting

Remote Yes

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