Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Wipfli Advisory LLC is seeking a senior financial leader to advise tribal governments and their enterprises. The role provides CFO-level financial expertise, guides accounting and compliance initiatives, and strengthens financial operations and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Lead client advisory engagements at a CFO-level, delivering strategic financial insights and operational guidance
• Drive change management initiatives to modernize service delivery through technology, standardized processes, and best practices
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with client executives by understanding their business goals and delivering tailored solutions
• Oversee multiple client teams, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting engagements
• Analyze financial performance, including KPIs, and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability and cash flow
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (e.g., revenue cycle, payroll, cost reporting) to deliver integrated client solutions
• Develop client budgets and forecasts, offering consultative support on financial planning and strategy
• Mentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of relevant Public Accounting or industry accounting experience
• Work experience with tribal government and its enterprises required
• Advanced understanding of governmental accounting, grant compliance, and audit requirements required
• Proven success leading teams through organizational change and process improvement
• Strong project management and relationship-building skills, with a client-first mindset
• Experience managing remote teams and promoting collaboration across geographies
• Proficiency in accounting software, specifically, Intaact, Abila MIP, Netsuite, Bill.com and a demonstrated ability to embrace new technologies
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights clearly to stakeholders
• Master's degree a plus
• CPA designation preferred
• Prior experience serving in a CFO or senior financial leadership role within a tribal government preferred

Benefits

• Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, subject to participation rules and based on a variety of factors including individual and Firm performance.
• 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in an HSA with potential Firm contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan and profit share, as well as Firm matching contribution
• Well-being incentive
• Education and certification assistance
• Flexible time off
• Family care leave
• Parental leave
• Family formation benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Travel rewards
• Voluntary benefit offerings: critical illness and 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.
• This role can work remotely anywhere in the US.

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