Advisory Consultant

Ignited Recruiting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• 3+ years in external audit, TAS/FDD, fund accounting, accounting advisory, SEC reporting, or FP&A.
• About 2 years in public accounting is required.
• CPA license or in progress is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support clients through strategic accounting, finance and fund accounting projects.
• Lead initiatives such as fund accounting and GL close improvements.
• Provide FP&A, budgeting and forecasting support.
• Tackle technical accounting (ASC 606, ASC 842, SEC reporting).
• Assist with IPO readiness and public company transformation.
• Contribute to M&A preparation and integration.
• Adapt to new systems, tools and team dynamics.

Skills

External audit

TAS/FDD

Fund accounting

Accounting advisory

SEC reporting

Technical accounting

GL accounting

FP&A

Education

CPA licensed or in process

Job description

A respected consulting firm is hiring experienced Big 4/Top 10 audit professionals to work with on complex advisory engagements with Fortune 500 companies.

Are you tired of busy season and looking for a better pace and more interesting work? Or are you currently working in corporate accounting, but miss the pace, challenge, and variety of client-facing work? This might be the right opportunity for you.

While this is a client-serving role, please note that this is a full-time, salaried position with competitive base compensation + other incentives. This is not a contract or contract-to-hire role.

Responsibilities

• Support clients through a variety of strategic accounting, finance and fund accounting projects
• Contribute to or lead initiatives such as:
• Fund accounting
• General ledger close and process improvement
• FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting support
• Technical accounting (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, SEC reporting)
• IPO readiness and public company transformation
• M&A preparation and integration
• Adapt quickly to new systems, tools, and team dynamics

Qualifications

• 3+ years of total experience in: external audit, TAS/FDD, fund accounting, accounting advisory, SEC reporting, technical accounting, GL accounting, and/or corporate finance/FP&A
• About 2 years of experience in public accounting required
• CPA licensed or in process preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and business acumen
• Experience with publicly traded companies/clients
• Comfortable in fast-paced, client-facing roles
• Excellent communication and adaptability in new environments
• Competitive compensation structure
• No external audit work — exclusive advisory cross accounting and finance functions
• Opportunity to work with well-known, innovative companies
• Variety, visibility, and challenge without the burnout of busy season
• Career-building experience in a high-caliber consulting environment
• Supportive team culture with real-world impact