Director, Fixed Asset & Compliance Consulting

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.
Responsibilties:

• Lead the development and launch of a centralized Fixed Asset (FA) Compliance and Consulting practice, integrating services with existing tax and Client Accounting Services (CAS) offerings.
• Drive the implementation and adoption of a new FA software solution, overseeing data migration from legacy systems and ensuring data integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and offshore teams to standardize processes, improve operational efficiency, and ensure consistent service delivery.
• Provide strategic guidance on leveraging tax legislation (e.g., Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act) to maximize client benefits through accelerated depreciation, cost segregation, and tax credit optimization.
• Manage client relationships by delivering high-value insights from fixed asset data, identifying cross-selling opportunities, and enhancing client retention.
• Support phased client acquisition strategies, beginning with existing clients and expanding to new prospects, while refining service delivery models.
• Oversee risk mitigation efforts related to technology, data security, client adoption, and talent integration to ensure a successful and sustainable practice launch.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field, Master's degree in related field a plus
• CPA prefererd
• 8 years of industry specific related consulting and advisory experience
• Proven experience in fixed asset accounting, compliance, and consulting, ideally with a background in tax optimization and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated success in launching or scaling new service lines, including experience with software implementation and process centralization.
• Strong understanding of tax legislation affecting capital assets.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including offshore resources, with a focus on quality control, communication, and performance management.
• Ability to analyze complex asset portfolios and deliver actionable insights that drive client value and firm revenue.
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead phased rollouts, manage change, and ensure timely execution of key milestones.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust with clients and collaborate effectively across departments.

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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 $208,000 to $311,600, 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.