Job Description

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.

About the Role

We’re seeking a strategic and analytical Valuations Manager to lead complex valuation engagements, with a primary focus on financial institution valuation in support of financial and regulatory reporting. This role will manage projects such as purchase price allocation (ASC 805), goodwill impairments, ESOP, gifting, estate settlement, and minority shareholder transactions. While experience with financial institutions is preferred, candidates with strong general valuation or financial institution audit backgrounds who are willing to learn the specifics of financial reporting are encouraged to apply. The position offers autonomy, the opportunity to work with a lean, high-performing team, and the chance to drive client impact.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Lead Engagements: Independently manage valuation projects from start to finish, including direct client interaction, data collection, timeline organization, and report drafting.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Conduct and review financial analyses, industry and economic research, projections, due diligence, extensive modeling, and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Client Presentations: Deliver findings to clients and stakeholders such as client c-suites, advisors, attorneys, boards of directors, and other decision-makers with clarity and confidence.
• Business Development: Support growth initiatives by creating marketing materials, attending prospect meetings, contributing to proposals, and building client relationships.
• Consulting & Recordkeeping: Provide document consulting and maintain records in accordance with firm standards and best practices.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with partners, analysts, and other team members.
• Project Management: Manage multiple engagements (typically 10–20 at various stages), with most projects lasting four to six weeks.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business valuation or audit required; experience with financial institutions and/or purchase price allocation (ASC 805) strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, ASA, or ABV preferred (not strictly required if other qualifications are met)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Workday preferred
• Experience as a financial institution auditor is highly valued

Skills & Abilities:

• Valuation Expertise: Strong command of methodologies (DCF, market multiples, precedent transactions, asset-based approaches)
• Financial Modeling: Build and review complex models with precision
• Industry Research: Skilled in tools like Capital IQ, PitchBook, IBISWorld, Bloomberg
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with forensic and analytical software (IDEA, ACL, Tableau, Power BI)
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple engagements using Wipfli systems and workflows
• Client Engagement & Business Development: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to represent Wipfli’s values of integrity, excellence, and teamwork
• Attention to Detail & Curiosity: Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems, question assumptions, and ensure accuracy in all deliverables
• Self-Starter: Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, take ownership of projects, and proactively drive results

Amanda Feltner, from our 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 identity, 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" 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.