Advisory Consultant (Big 4 External Audit)

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