Big 4 External Audit → Advisory Consulting (Fortune 1000 Projects)
Job description
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 guaranteed bonus)
- Bonus for travel + extra hours
- Many other benefits, very extensive comp plan
- $5K relocation
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
- 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
- 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 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:
- $100K - $120K base
- 30% guaranteed bonus on top for the first 2 years paid monthly
- $130K - $156K (Base +
Skills Required
- 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
- Experience with complex accounting, reporting, or finance transformation initiatives
- Candidates at the senior associate or early manager level
- Based in the United States (open to U.S.-based candidates)
What We Do
The Atlantic Caribbean Union (ATCU) serves as the administrative body for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Caribbean region. Headquartered in Nassau, Bahamas, it oversees four conferences and six primary and secondary schools located across three countries: the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and the Turks and Caicos Islands, coordinating the operations of Adventist churches in these territories.
