OverviewResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: - Manage and review complex tax returns: partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, individuals - specifically for construction contractors and related entities.
- Oversee federal, state, and multi-state tax compliance for construction clients.
- Experience with long-term contract accounting, including percentage-of-completion (Sec. 460), job costing, revenue recognition nuances.
- Conduct complex tax research and analyze construction-specific implications (bonding considerations, state nexus, multi-entity structures, etc.).
- Provide tax planning guidance around contractor structures, entity selection, and owner/partner tax implications.
- Offer proactive advisory services for construction business owners (cash flow, depreciation strategies, capital planning).
- Identify tax-savings opportunities, including methods changes and project-based planning.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for construction clients; build long-term relationships and provide year-round strategic advice.
- Communicate effectively with construction executives, bonding companies, and external advisors.
- Supervise, coach, and develop staff; oversee engagement teams.
- Delegate and manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously.
- Ensure work aligns with firm quality standards, deadlines, and client expectations.
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesQualifications:- 5+ years public accounting tax experience (most specify construction industry experience).
- Strong technical knowledge of construction accounting, multi-entity structures, pass-through taxation, long-term contract methods
- CPA required.
- Experience reviewing complex returns and managing client portfolios.
- Proven ability to lead teams and support talent development.
- Proficiency in CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, or similar platforms.
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Additional DetailsAdditional Details:Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $122,000 to $183,000, 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.
