Advisory Consultant (Big 4 External Audit)

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a Big 4 external auditor ready to move beyond the traditional audit cycle and step into a strategic, high-visibility advisory role?

A leading professional services organization is seeking experienced Big 4 auditors to join a client-facing advisory team serving Fortune 1000 and large private equity-backed companies. This role is designed for professionals who want to expand their exposure to complex business challenges while continuing to build on a strong foundation in technical accounting and financial reporting.

In this role, you will work closely with senior finance leadership on high-impact projects across industries—providing a clear path beyond the scope of traditional audit.

What You’ll Do

You will partner directly with client CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Directors on engagements such as:

• Preparing companies for capital markets activity and regulatory reporting requirements
• Advising on accounting considerations related to acquisitions, divestitures, and organizational restructuring
• Enhancing financial reporting processes, close cycles, and internal control environments
• Providing technical accounting guidance on complex U.S. GAAP matters
• Supporting finance leadership with special projects and enterprise-wide initiatives

Engagements vary by client and objective, offering exposure to a range of industries and business challenges.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is specifically designed for current or former Big 4 external auditors with strong technical accounting experience and a background working with complex, publicly traded or large privately held organizations.

Required Background

• Big 4 experience only: PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMG
• 3–6 years of total professional experience
• Minimum of three full busy seasons in external audit or assurance
• Experience auditing Fortune 1000, SEC registrants, or large PE-backed clients
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement audit processes
• SOX / ICFR exposure is preferred

Titles that typically align:

• Audit Senior
• Senior Audit Associate
• Assurance Senior
• Audit In-Charge
• Early Audit Manager (with hands-on engagement involvement)

Citizenship & Work Authorization

• U.S. Citizen or Green Card required