Senior Audit Associate / Early Manager (Big 4) Fortune 1000 Advisory Projects
Job Description
Job Description
Senior Audit Associate / Early Manager (Big 4) – Fortune 1000 Advisory Projects
A leading professional services firm is seeking Big 4–trained audit professionals at the Senior Associate or early Manager level to support Fortune 1000 organizations on complex accounting, financial reporting, and strategic advisory projects.
This role is ideal for professionals who have spent 3–7 years in external audit, completed multiple busy seasons, and are ready to apply their audit expertise in a project-based advisory environment rather than traditional audit engagements.
This is a long-term consulting role, not a contract or temporary assignment.
Who This Role Is For
This opportunity is designed specifically for candidates who:
- Have Big 4 external audit experience (PwC, EY, Deloitte, or KPMG)
- Are currently a Senior Associate or early Manager
- Have 3–7 years of total experience
- Have completed at least 3 external audit busy seasons
- Have audited large, complex clients (Fortune 1000, public companies, or PE-backed organizations)
- Want exposure to diverse, high-impact projects beyond traditional audit
Project Work Includes
- IPO readiness and public company preparation
- M&A integration, carve-outs, and transaction support
- Audit readiness and financial reporting initiatives
- Technical accounting and complex GAAP matters
- Strategic projects supporting CFOs and Controllers
Professionals in this role work directly with client leadership teams and apply Big 4 audit rigor in a consultative, client-facing setting.
Required Background (Non-Negotiable)
Candidates must have:
- Big 4 external audit experience
- 3–7 years of professional experience
- At least 3 busy seasons in external audit
- Experience with large, complex audit clients
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
- Strong communication and client-facing skills
Preferred (But Not Required)
- CPA or CPA-eligible
- Experience leading engagements or supervising audit teams
- Exposure to public company or complex consolidations
This Role Is NOT For
This role is not intended for candidates whose experience is primarily in:
- FP&A or corporate finance
- Internal audit
- ERP / SAP / systems implementations
- Tax or tax technology
- Industry-only accounting or controller roles
Why This Opportunity
- Work on Fortune 1000 advisory and strategic projects
- Apply audit expertise in a broader consulting context
- Build a long-term advisory career
- Gain exposure across industries and business challenges
- Join a firm that values Big 4 training and audit rigor
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications above and are interested in a national advisory role supporting Fortune 1000 clients, please submit your resume directly through LinkedIn.
Qualified candidates will be contacted for a confidential discussion.
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