Pre Audit Consultant

Our Client is seeking an experienced
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)to support the organization through a focused3-4 week pre-audit engagement
. This consultant will partner closely with the CFO to assess audit readiness, review financial records and supporting documentation, identify potential issues, and ensure the organization is fully prepared for its upcoming audit.

This is a
100% remote consulting assignment
reporting directly to the
Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

• Conduct a comprehensive review of financial statements, general ledger activity, reconciliations, and supporting schedules in preparation for the annual audit.
• Assess audit readiness and identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas requiring remediation.
• Review key balance sheet accounts and ensure reconciliations are complete, accurate, and properly documented.
• Evaluate accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting documentation for audit support.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance personnel to gather and organize required audit materials.
• Assist in preparing audit work papers, schedules, lead sheets, and supporting documentation.
• Recommend corrective actions and prioritize outstanding items to be resolved before audit fieldwork begins.
• Support the CFO in responding to auditor requests and preparing audit deliverables.
• Provide practical recommendations to strengthen financial controls and improve audit efficiency.

• Active
  CPA license
  required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and audit experience.
• Prior experience leading or supporting financial statement audits.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience performing audit readiness assessments and preparing organizations for external audits.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results within a compressed timeline.

• Public accounting experience with a national, regional, or local CPA firm.
• Experience supporting audits for service-based organizations.
• Prior consulting or interim project experience.
• Experience partnering directly with executive leadership and external auditors.

• Duration:3-4 weeks
• Location:100% Remote
• Reporting Relationship:CFO
• Employment Type:Independent Contractor / Consultant
• Start Date:Immediate

The ideal consultant is a hands-on CPA who can quickly assess audit preparedness, organize financial documentation, identify potential audit concerns before external fieldwork begins, and partner effectively with the CFO to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.