Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris is a senior manager in Wipfli’s consulting practice, serving construction, real estate, private equity and manufacturing organizations. Based in Detroit, Michigan, he partners with middle market companies to strengthen financial leadership, improve operational clarity and drive progress toward strategic goals.

With 15 years of experience, Patrick provides outsourced CFO services and works closely with executive and finance teams to understand business objectives, define measurable strategies and establish the structure, support and visibility needed to achieve them. He helps clients translate strategy into execution by aligning financial processes, resources and reporting with the organization’s long-term direction.

Patrick is frequently engaged during periods of organizational change, including growth, restructuring and leadership transitions. He brings stability to finance functions while providing hands-on, tactical leadership that allows management teams to maintain momentum through change. By assessing existing processes and capabilities, he helps organizations capitalize on transition periods to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and build scalable finance teams.

Clients value Patrick’s practical approach, clear communication and ability to balance strategic insight with day-to-day execution. He is trusted for his collaborative style and his commitment to delivering solutions that are actionable, sustainable and aligned with each client’s vision for the future.