External Auditor(CPA)

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IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE US, DO NOT APPLY. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE ROLE.
IF YOU DON'T HAVE BIG 4 EXPERIENCE, DO NOT APPLY.
IF YOU'RE NOT A CPA, DO NOT APPLY.
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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)
Currently located in Florida or open to working in: Miami, Texas, Illinois, California, North Carolina,
Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Washington DC, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Colorado, Georgia.