Zach Shutan, CPA

Senior Manager, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Zach Shutan is a senior manager in Wipfli’s outsourced CFO and controller service line. Based in Chicago, he serves clients nationwide, helping manufacturing, retail and distribution organizations strengthen financial decision-making and build scalable finance operations. Zach brings a proactive approach that aligns vision and growth with industry best practices, emphasizing efficiency through KPI analysis, cash flow planning and financial statement analysis. With a practical, technology-forward mindset, Zach helps leadership teams modernize reporting and streamline close and finance workflows by automating repeatable processes and improving how data is captured and used. He supports projects that include ERP implementation assistance, data transformation, controller coaching, process revamping and segmented reporting updates, so organizations spend less time compiling information and more time acting on insights. He also contributes to Wipfli’s innovation culture by sharing practical guidance on applied AI and automation, helping teams adopt new tools responsibly and effectively.

Credentials

• Certified Public Accountant

Professional memberships and activities

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  (AICPA) – Member
• Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS) - Member