Senior Auditor - Lincoln

Sr Auditor Transition To Financial Analysis

Are you currently working in public accounting audit and considering your first move into industry? We're partnering with a large, well-established organization in Lincoln seeking an Sr Auditor who wants to transition into Financial Analysis. This role is designed for professionals with strong financial reporting and analytical backgrounds who want to move beyond audit testing and begin supporting real business decisions.

This position blends financial reporting, operational analysis, and internal financial review work, making it a strong transition opportunity for auditors who want broader exposure within a corporate finance team.

Why This Role Is a Strong Fit for Audit Professionals:

Many professionals who succeed in this role come directly from public accounting audit teams. Instead of reviewing financial statements after the fact, you'll work closely with finance leadership to help analyze performance, understand business drivers, and support operational planning.

Highlights include:

• Excellent transition opportunity from public accounting
• Opportunity to expand beyond audit into financial analysis and planning
• Exposure to leadership and operational teams
• Stable organization with strong long-term growth
• Clear career path into FP&A, finance leadership, or operational finance

Key Responsibilities:

This role focuses on financial reporting accuracy while expanding into financial analysis and business insights.

• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting and analysis
• Review financial results and perform variance analysis against budgets and prior periods
• Support preparation of internal financial reporting packages for leadership
• Work closely with accounting during month-end and quarter-end close
• Analyze operational results to identify financial trends and performance drivers
• Support internal financial reviews and documentation processes
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to understand business activity
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis to support business decisions

Qualifications:

This position is well suited for professionals with backgrounds in public accounting audit or financial reporting.

• 35+ years of experience in public accounting audit or corporate accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate financial insights to non-finance partners
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms is helpful but not required.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Long-term growth opportunities