External Audit - Advisory Consulting

Occupation Elevation

Boca Raton (FL)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation Assistance: $5K

Guaranteed Bonus of 30% for first 2 years

Job summary

Occupation Elevation is looking for experienced auditors to transition into strategic advisory work. The role supports senior finance leadership, focusing on complex accounting and finance transformation initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 3–6 years of experience in external audit and a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP. This opportunity offers flexible working arrangements and total guaranteed compensation ranging from $130K to $156K, including substantial bonus opportunities.

Qualifications

Approximately 3–6 years of professional experience in external audit.
Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
Ability to collaborate directly with client finance teams.

Responsibilities

Prepare organizations for capital markets transactions and regulatory reporting.
Support accounting considerations during acquisitions and divestitures.
Improve financial reporting processes and internal controls.
Advise on technical accounting matters and complex treatments.
Assist finance teams with special projects.

Skills

Corporate financial reporting

External audit

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Auditing

Accounting

Job description

Corporate FP&A / Financial Planning
Total Guaranteed Compensation: $130K – $156K

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 Considerations

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