Senior Accounting Consultant
ignited recruitingChicago, IL
Senior Accounting Consultant
ignited recruitingChicago, ILSenior L5
Accountants and AuditorsFinancial Specialists, All OtherBookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
Other Management Consulting ServicesAdministrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesOther Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)A respected advisory firm is hiring experienced accounting professionals for project-based consulting roles in the Chicago 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:
- Fund accounting
- General ledger close and process improvementFP&A, budgeting, and forecasting support
- Technical accounting (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, SEC reporting)IPO readiness and public company transformationM&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 2+ years of experience in public accounting requiredCPA licensed or in process preferred
- 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 Chicago (and in other selected major U.S. markets) — Please apply here with your resume or email Sion@ignitedrecruiting.com for further consideration/information.
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Level
Senior L5
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Other Management Consulting Services
Posted
17 days ago