Senior Consultant - Audit & Financial Controls

The French Agency

San Francisco, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Bookkeeping, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Consulting, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Decision Support, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), Internal Audit, Intuit Quickbooks, Maintain Compliance, Management Accounting, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofit, Operational Improvement, Oracle, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Tax, Pivot Tables, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, SAP, Sales Management, Technical Support, Vlookups
LOCATION
San Francisco, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Consultant – Audit & Financial Controls

Salary: Base $140,000 + 10% bonus

Location: Colorado or Arizona (Remote with occasional local travel)
Employment Type: Full-time, Monday–Friday

About the Company

We are a rapidly expanding, nationwide financial services organization providing innovative solutions across accounting, payroll, tax, and advisory. Backed by a strong growth trajectory and more than eight successful acquisitions, we continue to broaden our footprint throughout the United States. Our hybrid onshore–offshore delivery model enables us to scale efficiently while delivering high-quality, client-first service to businesses, nonprofits, and individuals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Consultant – Audit & Financial Controls to support a diverse portfolio of clients. This position blends Big 4–level audit expertise with controller-level financial management responsibilities, including accrual-based accounting, internal controls development, and high-touch client engagement.

This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and wants to contribute directly to a growing, acquisition-driven organization.

Responsibilities

  • Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

  • Produce accurate financial reports and present findings to managers and clients

  • Analyze financial data and summarize key insights to support client decision-making

  • Identify accounting errors and recommend process improvements and cost-saving measures

  • Provide technical support on management accounting and reporting

  • Review, enhance, and document accounting systems, policies, and procedures

  • Manage and mentor accounting assistants and bookkeepers

  • Participate in financial standards setting, budgeting, and forecasting

  • Prepare financial statements and budgets in accordance with US GAAP

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and, where applicable, GASB

  • Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities

  • Strengthen internal controls by developing and documenting processes

  • Collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to improve financial operations and reporting

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA strongly preferred

  • 10–15 years of audit/accounting experience, ideally with Big 4 or top-tier firm exposure

  • Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with US GAAP (mandatory)

  • Familiarity with GASB or governmental accounting (strong plus)

  • Proven experience in audit, financial reporting, and client account management

  • Experience managing multi-entity accounting and close cycles

  • Proficiency with major ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Bill.com)

  • Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, data analysis)

  • Strong communication skills and comfort working in client-facing settings

What We Offer

  • Remote work with flexibility and autonomy

  • Health insurance, paid leave, and professional development support

  • Opportunity to join a growing, acquisition-driven organization with nationwide expansion

  • A dynamic environment where your expertise helps shape systems, processes, and future growth

If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact—and help build the future of a rapidly scaling firm—this is the place for you.

About the Company

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The French Agency