Manager, Accounting Advisory - Manufacturing Industry Clients

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.This role supports manufacturing clients by delivering high-quality financial reporting, performance insights, and operational recommendations that drive business results. As a CAS Advisory Manager, you will lead client engagements, analyze financial data, and provide guidance on accounting and process improvements. You will also mentor teams and collaborate with both domestic and overseas resources to enhance service delivery and efficiency. This is a highly visible, client-facing role focused on building strong relationships and delivering impactful advisory solutions. This job can be worked remotely anywhere in the US!ResponsibilitiesReview financial reporting packages and workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and timelinessAnalyze benchmarking data and key performance indicators to deliver actionable client insightsPresent financial results and recommendations to clients with clarity and confidenceSupport the development of budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projectionsProvide technical accounting guidance on complex issuesIdentify operational inefficiencies and recommend process improvements through client discoveryLead, coach, and develop staff and senior accountantsEffectively leverage and collaborate with offshore/overseas teams to enhance service delivery and efficiencyApply knowledge of job costing, inventory, and overhead allocation within manufacturing environmentsQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required4–6 years of accounting experience, including exposure to manufacturing environments3+ years of experience leading and developing teamsKnowledge of manufacturing accounting concepts, including WIP, inventory, job costing, and COGSCPA, CMA, or similar certification preferredStrong financial reporting and analytical skillsProven ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and client relationshipsExcellent communication and presentation skillsExperience with accounting/ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Fishbowl, Katana) and Microsoft OfficeAbility to influence outcomes, drive process improvements, and develop team membersAbility to travel up to 10%Christine Villicana from Wipfli’s recruiting team will be guiding you through this process. Visit her LinkedIn Page to connect!Additional DetailsWipfli 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.comWipfli 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" 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.