Senior Consultant

MGO•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

MGO is seeking a Senior Consultant to join our Due Diligence & Financial Accounting practice. This role is primarily focused on financial accounting and financial reporting, with opportunities to support transaction-related, forensic, and advisory engagements. The role supports clients across a broad range of industries and requires strong technical accounting expertise, rigorous analytical skills, and the ability to deliver clear, actionable insights on complex accounting matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
CPA required or CPA-eligible, with active progress
3+ years of professional services experience primarily focused on financial accounting, with additional exposure to due diligence, forensic accounting, fraud, or litigation support
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
Advanced Excel skills

Nice To Haves

data analytics experience a plus

Responsibilities

Perform financial accounting analyses including general ledger review, journal entries, account reconciliations, and evaluation of financial statements under U.S. GAAP
Identify accounting issues, reporting risks, and control gaps, and assist in developing practical remediation recommendations
Support month-end and year-end close processes as part of client advisory engagements
Perform financial due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions, including quality of earnings and financial statement analysis
Support forensic, fraud, and litigation-related engagements as needed, including documentation and analytical support
Prepare clear, well-documented workpapers and client-ready deliverables
Collaborate with engagement teams and participate in client meetings to present findings and recommendations