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Accounting Advisory Consultant

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Job Description

Job Description

Specialized Advisory | Big 4 Audit Background Required

Job Description

Transition from external audit into strategic advisory work. This role is designed for public accounting professionals seeking broader exposure to business initiatives while leveraging their technical expertise. Join an established professional services organization supporting senior finance leadership at large and mid-sized companies on complex accounting, reporting, and finance transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare organizations for capital markets transactions and regulatory reporting.

  • Support accounting considerations during acquisitions, divestitures, or reorganizations.

  • Improve financial reporting processes and internal controls.

  • Advise on technical accounting topics and complex treatments.

  • Collaborate directly with client finance leadership on high-priority projects.

Qualifications & Candidate Profile
  • Minimum 7 years of professional experience, primarily in Big 4 external audit (PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMG).

  • Minimum of 3 full busy seasons in external audit/assurance.

  • Solid foundation in U.S. GAAP, audit planning, and financial statement audits.

  • Experience with Fortune 1000, public companies (SEC registrants), or large PE-backed organizations.

  • Senior Associate or Early Manager level preferred; CPA license is a plus.

Work Environment & Locations

This is an on-site role with travel requirements based on client engagements. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following markets:

  • Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, Tampa

  • Other Hubs: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Wilmington, Jersey City

Compensation & Benefits
  • Relocation Assistance available 
  • 30% guaranteed bonus on top for the first 2 years paid monthly
  • Additional Incentives: Bonuses for travel and extra hours; extensive benefits plan

Sponsorship Details

Our client is accepting candidates requiring E-3, H-1B1 (new), and TN visas, as well as H-1B transfers (min. 3 years remaining). Sponsorship candidates must have 7 years of experience and reside in one of our 19 designated markets.

Vacancy posted 27 days ago
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