Seeking Big 4 External Auditors to transition into an Advisory Role ($130-156k incl/ bonus)

Senior Accounting Advisory Consultant

• We are seeking 4 Accountants with extensive external audit experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firms strongly preferred)
• Starting Salary is $100-120k with 30% guaranteed bonus (first 2 years) paid monthly
• Total guaranteed compensation: $130K – $156K

Overview

An established professional services organization is seeking experienced External Audit professionals interested in transitioning into a strategic advisory environment. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with finance leadership teams at large and middle-market organizations on complex accounting and financial reporting initiatives.

This position is ideal for accounting professionals looking to move beyond recurring audit cycles while continuing to build on their technical accounting expertise in a consulting environment.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role partner with client finance organizations on high-impact projects including:

• Supporting companies through capital markets readiness and regulatory reporting initiatives
• Advising on technical accounting matters and complex US GAAP treatments
• Assisting with accounting implications of mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings
• Improving financial reporting processes and internal controls
• Supporting special finance transformation initiatives
• Working directly with Controllers, CFOs, and senior finance leadership

Projects vary by engagement and provide exposure to multiple industries and business challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of external audit experience
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or national firms strongly preferred)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Experience working with complex or large clients
• Experience preparing or reviewing financial statements
• Strong communication skills with ability to work with client stakeholders
• English proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA track strongly preferred
• Senior Associate or early Manager level experience
• Experience with technical accounting research
• Experience supporting public company audits preferred
• Advisory or transaction exposure is a plus

Backgrounds Less Aligned With This Role

This role is specifically designed for external audit professionals. Candidates primarily from the following backgrounds may not be a strong fit:

• Internal audit
• Corporate accounting only
• FP&A
• ERP implementation
• Tax
• Bookkeeping environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $100,000 – $120,000
• 30% guaranteed bonus (first 2 years) paid monthly
• Total guaranteed compensation: $130K – $156K
• Additional bonuses for travel and overtime
• Comprehensive benefits package
• $5,000 relocation assistance

Work Environment

• On-site role
• Locations:
• Miami, FL
• Boca Raton, FL
• Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Some travel depending on client engagements

What This Role Offers

• Transition from audit into advisory consulting
• Exposure to complex accounting projects
• Direct interaction with finance executives
• Career growth within a structured consulting environment
• Opportunity to broaden accounting experience beyond audit