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Senior Accounting & Finance Advisory Consultant 16810372

Washington, DC

Senior Accounting & Finance Advisory Consultant
(Project‑Based – Remote)
Pay Range: $60–$100/hour, depending on background

Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accounting and Finance Advisory Consultant to support client engagements which will involve 2-3 months working with state, county, local city, or school districts.
This opportunity is ideal for a professional with a blend of public entity industry experience, likely in a Controller or Accounting Manager role, who enjoys hands‑on, high‑impact project work.

Engagement Includes

  • Accounting cleanup efforts
  • 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
  • Assist with preparation for audits of state, county, local city, or school district entities
  • Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and advisors
  • Audit readiness and documentation
  • GASB compliance

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, GASB standards, 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

  • Previous experience as an Accounting Manager or Controller in the target public entities
  • Experience in project‑based, interim, or advisory roles
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