Senior Audit Consultant

Atlantic Group; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial consulting firm is looking for a Senior Audit Consultant in Cleveland, OH. This in-office position involves supporting financial consulting and audit initiatives. Responsibilities include SEC reporting, financial planning, aiding internal controls, and optimizing processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, experience in public accounting, and strong technical skills, especially in Excel. Additional skills include adaptability, strong communication, and a client-focused approach. Competitive salary with bonus offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience at a CPA firm, ideally Big Four.
• Strong exposure to SEC reporting and audit coordination.
• Experience in complex corporate environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with operating plans and quarterly forecasts.
• Support SEC reporting deliverables and technical accounting analysis.
• Perform financial audits and support transaction-related integration efforts.
• Assist with internal control documentation and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel proficiency

Strong communication skills

Client-focused approach

Adaptability across engagements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA certification

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Audit Consultant

Compensation: $100,000 – $110,000/year + bonus

Location: Cleveland, OH

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Audit Consultant in Cleveland, OH for our client, supporting financial consulting, audit, and reporting initiatives across accounting and finance functions. In this in‑office role, you will support SEC reporting, financial planning and analysis, internal controls, and financial systems implementations while partnering closely with client finance and accounting teams to deliver process improvements and complex reporting support.

Responsibilities as the Senior Audit Consultant:

• Financial Planning & Analysis: Assist with operating plans, quarterly forecasts, long‑range planning, and complex financial models focused on profitability, pricing, and cost analysis.
• SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting: Support SEC reporting deliverables and technical accounting analysis in accordance with U.S. GAAP and FASB standards.
• Audit & Financial Reporting: Support financial and operational audits, consolidated reporting, and transaction‑related integration efforts.
• Strategic & Transactional Support: Perform deal analysis, capital planning, R&D budgeting, and marketing ROI analysis to inform business decisions.
• Systems, Controls & Process Optimization: Assist with internal control documentation, month‑end close improvements, and financial systems implementation projects.

Qualifications for the Senior Audit Consultant:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certification: CPA preferred.
• Experience: 3+ years of public accounting experience at a CPA firm, ideally Big Four or large public accounting firm, with demonstrated experience at the Senior level.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and audit coordination within complex corporate environments.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency with experience supporting financial systems, reporting tools, and process automation initiatives.
• Skills & Attributes: Client‑focused, high‑energy professional with strong communication skills, adaptability across engagements, and the ability to deliver value in fast‑paced consulting environments.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.