External Audit - Advisory Consulting

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 its Client Advisory team, supporting senior finance leadership at large and mid-sized companies. This role involves working on complex accounting, reporting, and finance transformation initiatives across a variety of industries.

This opportunity allows professionals to move beyond recurring audit cycles while continuing to leverage their accounting foundation in a consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team members partner directly with client finance leadership on a variety of strategic initiatives, including:

• Preparing organizations for capital markets transactions and regulatory reporting requirements
• Supporting accounting considerations during acquisitions, divestitures, and reorganizations
• Improving financial reporting processes and internal controls
• Advising on technical accounting matters and complex accounting treatments
• Assisting finance teams with special projects and high-priority initiatives

Note: Assignments vary by engagement and provide exposure to diverse industries and business challenges.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role is designed for professionals with a strong technical accounting background and experience supporting complex organizations.

Typical Qualifications

• Background in external audit within a large public accounting environment
• Approximately 3–6 years of professional experience
• Experience working with large or complex clients
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Ability to collaborate directly with client finance teams and key stakeholders
• Senior Associate to Early Manager level candidates are generally the strongest fit

Role

Because this role is focused on external audit talent transitioning into advisory, candidates with primarily the following backgrounds may find less alignment:

• Internal Audit
• Corporate FP&A / Financial Planning
• ERP / Systems Implementation
• Tax-Focused Roles
• Accounting Roles Exclusively Within Industry

Work Environment

• Open to candidates located anywhere in the United States
• Flexible working arrangements based on project requirements
• Travel may be required depending on client engagements

What This Opportunity Offers

• Exposure to complex accounting and finance transformation projects
• Direct collaboration with senior finance leadership
• Broader experience beyond traditional audit work
• A structured professional services environment focused on advisory

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $100K – $120K
• Guaranteed Bonus: 30% guaranteed for first 2 years (paid monthly)
• Total Guaranteed Compensation: $130K – $156K
• Additional bonus opportunities for travel and extra hours
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation Assistance: $5K

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.

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