Interim Audit Prep Consultant

Vaco by Highspring; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A specialized consulting firm in the United States seeks an Interim Audit Preparation Consultant to ensure external audit readiness. This remote position spans 2-3 months, potentially extendable. Responsibilities include liaising with auditors, preparing necessary documentation, and managing audit workflows. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with 5-10 years of relevant experience, particularly in audits. Strong management skills and QuickBooks proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of accounting experience, particularly in audit roles.
• Solid understanding of audit processes and IFRS.
• Experience in managing audits and external communications.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external auditors and manage audit requests.
• Prepare audit deliverables like PBC schedules.
• Support IFRS-related reporting and technical accounting.

Skills

Audit workflow management

IFRS knowledge

QuickBooks proficiency

Technical accounting

Communication management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Interim Audit Preparation Consultant

Our client, a rapid‑growth consumer health and nutrition company, is seeking an Interim Audit Preparation Consultant to support external audit readiness and related technical accounting activities. This role is 100% remote and has an expected duration of 2‑3 months, with the potential for extension.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, managing communication, timelines, and audit requests.
• Lead preparation of audit deliverables, including PBC schedules and supporting documentation.
• Maintain and track the audit request list to ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Prepare and review roll‑forwards, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support technical accounting matters and assist with IFRS‑related reporting needs.
• Assist with purchase price accounting and post‑acquisition accounting activities.
• Partner with internal teams to strengthen audit‑ready processes and documentation standards.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve audit efficiency and streamline close processes.
• Extract and prepare financial data from QuickBooks and other relevant systems for audit use.
• Support ad hoc audit and accounting projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5‑10+ years of accounting experience, including significant audit preparation or audit?heavy roles.
• Strong experience managing audit workflows and coordinating external audits.
• Solid understanding of IFRS, roll‑forwards, and technical accounting concepts.
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks.

Compensation

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.