What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Advisory Associate - Accounting Consulting position at Ignited Recruiting?
A respected consulting firm is hiring experienced accounting professionals for project-based consulting roles in the Bay Area. **Please note that this is a full-time, salaried position with competitive base compensation other incentives. This is not a contract role.**
Are you an auditor at a public accounting firm looking for a better pace and more interesting work? Or are you currently working in corporate accounting or finance, but miss the pace, challenge, and variety of client-facing work? This might be the right opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Support clients through a variety of strategic finance and technical accounting projects
- Contribute to or lead initiatives such as:
- General ledger close and process improvement
- FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting support
- Technical accounting (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, SEC reporting)
- IPO readiness and public company transformation
- M&A preparation and integration
- Adapt quickly to new systems, tools, and team dynamics
Qualifications
- 3 years of total experience in external audit, advisory, corporate accounting, and/or corporate finance
- CPA licensed or in process
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and business acumen
- Experience with publicly traded companies/clients
- Comfortable in fast-paced, client-facing roles
- Excellent communication and adaptability in new environments
Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure
- No external audit work — exclusive advisory cross accounting and finance functions
- Opportunity to work with well-known, innovative companies
- Variety, visibility, and challenge without the burnout of busy season
- Career-building experience in a high-caliber consulting environment
- Supportive team culture with real-world impact
Ready to explore something beyond audit or typical corporate accounting? We have openings available in other major U.S. markets as well — Please apply here with your resume or email marissa@ignitedrecruiting.com for further consideration/information.
Salary : $130,000 - $160,000