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Controller, Outsourced Accounting - Construction Industry Clients

Wipfli Advisory LLC
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026

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.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

 

• Manage a remote accounting team including job time budgets and job profitability.• Provides general advisory services to clients via scheduled remote meetings.• Direct point of contact for construction client engagements.• Partners with client accounting staff and CFO to maintain and foster relationships within construction industry. • Research and share knowledge of best practices in areas of business concern or interest to each client.• Responsible for managing and finalizing the accounting period close.• Review financial statements, contracts in progress schedule, management reports and other key performance indicators for accuracy.• Manage financial reporting accuracy for clients and Board of Directors.• Advise client on process improvement in their accounting department and internal controls.• Provide technical accounting assistance to clients and internal team.• Mentor and train direct reports to grow in their roles and responsibilities.• Embrace new technology, including various accounting software and demonstrate the ability to adapt and learn quickly.

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required• 8 years of advanced, hands on full cycle accounting experience including financial statement preparation within the construction industry

• Experience with contracts in progress (WIP) schedule is preferred• 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

**This role will require 5-10% travel annually.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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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 $103,000 to $154,000 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.

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