External Auditor (CPA)
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- $100K–$120K
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Description
Accounting Advisory Consultant (Big 4 Audit Background)
Job Overview:
Transition From External Audit Into Strategic Advisory Work
Professionals with a background in public accounting audit often reach a point where they want broader exposure to business initiatives while continuing to build on their technical accounting expertise.
An established professional services organization is seeking experienced auditors to join a client advisory team supporting senior finance leadership at large and mid-sized companies. The role involves working on complex accounting, reporting, and finance transformation initiatives across a variety of industries.
This position offers the opportunity to move beyond recurring audit cycles while continuing to leverage a strong accounting foundation in a consulting environment.
Responsibilities:
- Team members work alongside client finance leadership on a variety of projects, which may include:
- Preparing organizations for capital markets transactions or regulatory reporting requirements
- Supporting accounting considerations during acquisitions, divestitures, or reorganizations
- Improving financial reporting processes and controls
- Advising on technical accounting topics and complex accounting treatments
- Assisting finance teams with special initiatives and high-priority projects
- Assignments vary by engagement and provide exposure to different industries and business challenges.
Candidate Profile:
- This role is designed for professionals who bring a strong technical accounting foundation and experience working with complex organizations.
Typical qualifications include:
- Background in external audit within a large public accounting environment
- Approximately 3–6 years of professional experience
- Experience working with large or complex clients
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Ability to collaborate directly with client finance teams and stakeholders
- Candidates at the senior associate or early manager level are generally the strongest fit.
Backgrounds That Are Less Aligned With This Role:
This opportunity is primarily focused on individuals coming from an external audit. Candidates whose experience is mainly in the following areas may find the role less aligned:
- Internal audit
- Corporate FP&A or finance planning roles
- ERP or systems implementation
- Tax-focused positions
- Accounting roles exclusively within industry environments
Work Environment:
- Open to candidates based in the United States
- Flexible working arrangements depending on project requirements
- Some travel may be required based on client engagements
What This Opportunity Offers:
- Exposure to complex accounting and finance projects
- Direct collaboration with senior finance leaders
- The ability to broaden experience beyond traditional audit work
- A structured professional services environment focused on advisory work
Compensation:
- Budget- $100K - $120K base
- 30% guaranteed bonus on top for the first 2 years paid monthly
- Bonus for travel + extra hours
- Many other benefits, very extensive comp plan
- $5K relocation
Expanded Sponsorship:
Client is now accepting candidates into the recruiting process who require employer sponsorship for E‑3 visas, H‑1B1 new visas, and H‑1B transfers (with at least three years remaining). These professionals should have 3–5 years of experience. Client remains open to TN sponsorship candidates. As a reminder, all sponsorship candidates must reside in one of our 19 markets and cannot fall under NRW or NCT designations.
Category: Business Administration>Accounting
Relevant Skills
US GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement, Technical Audits, CPA, English and External Audits.
Sourcing Tips for locating qualified candidates:
You should ONLY engage candidates who meet ALL of the following:
Big 4 only: PwC EY Deloitte KPMG
Experience: 3–6 total years of professional experience
External audit / assurance as core background
Minimum of 3 full busy seasons
Titles typically include: Audit Senior Senior Audit Associate Assurance Senior Audit In-Charge Early Audit Manager (only if still hands-on)
Client Exposure: Audited large, complex clients, such as:
Fortune 1000 companies
Public companies (SEC registrants)
Large PE-backed organizations
U.S.-based, direct client-facing work (not offshore-only)
Technical Foundation
Strong U.S. GAAP
Audit planning, execution, and close
Experience with financial statement audits
SOX / ICFR exposure preferred (not required)
Location (MANDATORY)
We also have openings in the following states: New Jersey, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Atlanta, Illinois, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, DC, Florida and North Carolina.
If you're not in the US or don't meet the Visa qualifications stated below, don't apply.
This is strictly onsite, offshore workers don't qualify.
Description
Accounting Advisory Consultant (Big 4 Audit Background)
Job Overview:
Transition From External Audit Into Strategic Advisory Work
Professionals with a background in public accounting audit often reach a point where they want broader exposure to business initiatives while continuing to build on their technical accounting expertise.
An established professional services organization is seeking experienced auditors to join a client advisory team supporting senior finance leadership at large and mid-sized companies. The role involves working on complex accounting, reporting, and finance transformation initiatives across a variety of industries.
This position offers the opportunity to move beyond recurring audit cycles while continuing to leverage a strong accounting foundation in a consulting environment.
Responsibilities:
- Team members work alongside client finance leadership on a variety of projects, which may include:
- Preparing organizations for capital markets transactions or regulatory reporting requirements
- Supporting accounting considerations during acquisitions, divestitures, or reorganizations
- Improving financial reporting processes and controls
- Advising on technical accounting topics and complex accounting treatments
- Assisting finance teams with special initiatives and high-priority projects
- Assignments vary by engagement and provide exposure to different industries and business challenges.
Candidate Profile:
- This role is designed for professionals who bring a strong technical accounting foundation and experience working with complex organizations.
Typical qualifications include:
- Background in external audit within a large public accounting environment
- Approximately 3–6 years of professional experience
- Experience working with large or complex clients
- Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Ability to collaborate directly with client finance teams and stakeholders
- Candidates at the senior associate or early manager level are generally the strongest fit.
Backgrounds That Are Less Aligned With This Role:
This opportunity is primarily focused on individuals coming from an external audit. Candidates whose experience is mainly in the following areas may find the role less aligned:
- Internal audit
- Corporate FP&A or finance planning roles
- ERP or systems implementation
- Tax-focused positions
- Accounting roles exclusively within industry environments
Work Environment:
- Open to candidates based in the United States
- Flexible working arrangements depending on project requirements
- Some travel may be required based on client engagements
What This Opportunity Offers:
- Exposure to complex accounting and finance projects
- Direct collaboration with senior finance leaders
- The ability to broaden experience beyond traditional audit work
- A structured professional services environment focused on advisory work
Compensation:
- Budget- $100K - $120K base
- 30% guaranteed bonus on top for the first 2 years paid monthly
- Bonus for travel + extra hours
- Many other benefits, very extensive comp plan
- $5K relocation
Expanded Sponsorship:
Client is now accepting candidates into the recruiting process who require employer sponsorship for E‑3 visas, H‑1B1 new visas, and H‑1B transfers (with at least three years remaining). These professionals should have 3–5 years of experience. Client remains open to TN sponsorship candidates. As a reminder, all sponsorship candidates must reside in one of our 19 markets and cannot fall under NRW or NCT designations.
Category: Business Administration>Accounting
Relevant Skills
US GAAP, Financial Accounting, Financial Statement, Technical Audits, CPA, English and External Audits.
Sourcing Tips for locating qualified candidates:
You should ONLY engage candidates who meet ALL of the following:
Big 4 only: PwC EY Deloitte KPMG
Experience: 3–6 total years of professional experience
External audit / assurance as core background
Minimum of 3 full busy seasons
Titles typically include: Audit Senior Senior Audit Associate Assurance Senior Audit In-Charge Early Audit Manager (only if still hands-on)
Client Exposure: Audited large, complex clients, such as:
Fortune 1000 companies
Public companies (SEC registrants)
Large PE-backed organizations
U.S.-based, direct client-facing work (not offshore-only)
Technical Foundation
Strong U.S. GAAP
Audit planning, execution, and close
Experience with financial statement audits
SOX / ICFR exposure preferred (not required)
Location (MANDATORY)
We also have openings in the following states: New Jersey, Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Atlanta, Illinois, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, DC, Florida and North Carolina.