Senior External Auditor/ Big 4

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

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

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

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.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person