Manager, Construction Industry Services

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Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced leader to join our Management Consulting practice with a focus on the firm's construction industry clients. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The successful candidate will bring deep industry knowledge, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a background in construction accounting, with experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller being a strong plus. This position offers the opportunity to lead complex engagements, deliver actionable insights, and drive operational improvements that create measurable impact for our clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead consulting engagements by managing multiple client projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional results.
• Apply structured problem-solving and root cause analysis to uncover issues and deliver practical, data-driven solutions.
• Provide industry insights into construction operations, financial processes, and project management best practices.
• Conduct financial and operational analyses, assessing accounting systems, job costing, and project controls, and recommend improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Facilitate workshops, present findings to senior leadership, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Oversee projects by developing plans, managing budgets, and monitoring progress to keep initiatives aligned with client objectives.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes across engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
• 5+ years in management consulting or leadership roles within the construction industry.
• Background in construction accounting(Accounting Manager or Controller experience highly desirable).
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and construction accounting software.

Benjamin Dzanic, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process. Visit his LinkedIn page to connect!
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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 [email protected]
Wipfli values fair, transparent, and competitive compensation, considering each candidate's unique skills and experiences. The estimated base pay range for this role is $117,000 to $158,000, 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.
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