External Audit to Corporate Finance: Growth & M&A Exposure

Oliver James; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is helping a client transition experienced External Auditors into Corporate Accounting & Finance, with exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and System Implementation. The engagements are long-term, focused on up-skilling as an A&F professional, and require openness to new challenges beyond a traditional audit path.

No specific prerequisites beyond External Audit foundation; communication with senior leaders is essential, and GAAP/IFRS/SEC standards knowledge is valued.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; Masters preferred.
• CPA certification preferred or in process.
• Minimum of 3 external audit years with Big 4 or large CPA firm.
• Minimum of 3 busy seasons in external audit; two seasons and a summer accepted.
• Professionalism to interact with C-Suite and high-stakes GAAP/IFRS/SEC standards.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

C-suite communication

Advanced Excel

Audit background

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Masters degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Oliver James is helping a client transition experienced External Auditors into Corporate Accounting & Finance, with exposure to FP&A, M&A, Fund Accounting, and System Implementation. The engagements are long-term, focused on up-skilling as an A&F professional, and require openness to new challenges beyond a traditional audit path.

No specific prerequisites beyond External Audit foundation; communication with senior leaders is essential, and GAAP/IFRS/SEC standards knowledge is valued.