Outsourced CFO - Manufacturing Industry

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.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Oversight: Guide clients in budgeting, revenue recognition, and financial performance analysis. Shape financial strategies to support client business goals
• Reporting & Compliance: Review and present client financials, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Manage key external relationships on client's behalf
• Advisory & Planning: Provide long-term financial guidance to client leadership. Oversee cash flow, tax strategy, and risk management planning
• Technology & Systems: Recommend and supervise implementation of financial systems and tools for client organizations
• Embrace new and innovative technology, e.g., AI and various accounting softwares
• Team Leadership: Lead and develop the engagement team serving the client. Ensure alignment with client objectives, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 10+ years of advanced, hands on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within manufacturing, retail and distribution industry
• Previous public accounting experience preferred
• Well versed in GAAP, financial regulations, and compliance standards
• Previous experience with cost accounting, inventory valuation reporting and financial forecasting
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience
• Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role
• Ability to quickly embrace, adapt and learn new technology that will include various accounting softwares
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central, Intacct and/or NetSuite preferred but not required
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA, MBA) preferred but not required
• Ability to travel 5-10% annually

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

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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.