Senior Accounting & Finance Advisory Consultant
(Project‑Based – Remote)
Pay Range: $90–$125/hour, depending on background
Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Senior Accounting and Finance Advisory Consultant to support a client engagement which will be 3-4 months at a closely held organization that requires quality financial statements in preparation for a transaction.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a
blend of public accounting and industry experience who enjoys hands‑on, high‑impact project work.
Engagement Includes
- Technical accounting and policy implementation projects
- Month‑end / quarter‑end close stabilization
- Audit readiness and external auditor support
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with clean‑up of balance sheet accounts, historical reconciliations, and accounting backlogs
- Research, interpret, and apply U.S. GAAP guidance; prepare technical accounting memos and documentation
- Support implementation and interpretation of complex accounting areas, specifically analyzing the proper accounting treatment for debt/equity transactions utilizing these stanards:
- Distinguishing liabilities from equity (ASC 480)
- Stock based compensation (ASC 718)
- Derivatives and h edging (ASC 815)
- Assist with preparation of footnotes, disclosures, and audit schedules
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and advisors
- Audit readiness and documentation
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles
- Experience supporting month‑end close, financial reporting, and audits
- Ability to operate independently in ambiguous or evolving environments
- Advanced Excel skills
Preferred
- Mix of public accounting and industry experience
- CPA (active or inactive) strongly preferred
- Experience in project‑based, interim, or advisory roles
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