Job Outsourced Controller - Real Estate Industry Clients

Overview

At Wipfli, people count.

At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we dothe 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.

This job offers opportunity to work 100% remote

Responsibilities

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 from real estate investment client engagements

Partners with client from private equity, joint venture, and other investors to maintain and foster relationship with primary focus on real estate industry

Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client

Calculating investor returns, budgeting / forecasting asset performance and prepares financial data for loan covenants

Advises on cash flow, debt structure and leverage

Interested in leveraging data analytics and embracing new technology, including various accounting software

Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team

Advise client on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls

Meets with investors to 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

8+ years of advanced, hands on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within the Real Estate industry

Previous public accounting experience preferred

Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience

Ability to quickly embrace, adapt and learn new technology that will include various accounting softwares

Experience with Netsuite, Yardi, Appfolio, QuickBooks Online and Sage Intacct preferred but not required

Proven ability to build and manage relationships

Professional certification (e.g. CPA, CMA) preferred but not required

Demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly

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 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.