Senior Accounting Consultant

Senior Accountant

Location: New Brunswick, NJ (Hybrid - client-facing)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $100,000-$160,000 base + performance incentives + profit sharing + full benefits
(Compensation is based on level and experience, with bonus potential tied to performance and impact)

She Recruits is working with a national consulting firm that partners with Fortune 1000 companies on high-impact financial projects. We're hiring Senior Associates, Associate Managers, and Managers based in East Brunswick, NJ, who come from one of the Top 8 public accounting firms and are ready to pivot into challenging, project-based consulting work.

This is an opportunity to move beyond routine audit cycles and into engagements that include IPO readiness, SEC reporting, M&A transactions, carve-outs, and technical accounting solutions-directly impacting C-suite decision-making. Each engagement is tailored to your strengths, giving you exposure across multiple industries and financial environments.

Candidates must currently or previously be with one of the following Top 8 firms:
Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, RSM, Grant Thornton, or CBIZ/MHM

Ideal Candidates Will Have
2+ years of public accounting experience, including at least one full busy season as a senior
CPA or progression toward CPA strongly preferred
A strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and FASB standards
Experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, audit readiness, or SEC compliance
Corporate finance/accounting experience in large public companies is a plus
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, macros)

What You'll Do
Support and lead project-based consulting engagements at Fortune 1000 companies
Engage in IPO readiness, audit prep, M&A support, restatements, carve-outs, and more
Contribute immediately to client-facing initiatives and financial strategy
Collaborate with senior leaders at both the client and firm level
Gain broad exposure across industries and accounting challenges
Take ownership of your own growth path and career acceleration

Key Attributes
Strong communication and client relationship-building skills
Comfort operating independently in dynamic, changing environments
High energy, self-starter mentality with a drive to add value
Flexible and adaptable across assignments, industries, and teams
A collaborative mindset and interest in mentoring, recruiting, or business development efforts
A long-term mindset focused on professional growth and leadership opportunity

Why This Opportunity
This isn't just a role-it's a platform. You'll join a national consulting team known for investing in its people and delivering meaningful work for some of the country's most recognizable companies. With every new project, you'll gain critical experience, expand your skill set, and enhance your market value.

The firm offers competitive base compensation, aggressive incentive plans, profit sharing, robust benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k match), paid holidays/PTO, and ongoing leadership development programming.

If you're ready to turn your Big 8 experience into a faster track toward leadership,