BDO USA
Assurance Experienced Senior, Quality Management
BDO USA, Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States
Overview
The Experienced Senior Associate – Assurance Quality Management is responsible for project management, assessment and understanding of causes of audit quality events, testing the Firm’s system of quality management, maintaining, and supporting audit quality tools, and assisting with managing responsive actions to enhance the Firm’s system of quality management. The Experienced Senior Associate gathers and analyzes data to identify systemic trends and conditions, assists in planning audit quality improvements and assists in the development and implementation of audit quality indicators as a key member of the Assurance Audit Quality Management team.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates an inquisitive mind to bring value-added insights to analyses and solutions
Applies advanced technical skills to analyze and assimilate data (Excel, PowerBI, internal applications, etc.)
Demonstrates strong project management skills, including managing projects timely to meet tight deadlines
Assists in gathering and analyzing audit quality indicators
Tests controls identified in the Firm’s system of quality management, assists in deficiency analysis and preparation of annual certification report
Assists with preparing various audit quality reporting to leadership and the practice
Assists with maintaining various audit quality programs, including support to professionals, maintaining applications, and confirming completeness and accuracy of program data
Assists with PCAOB firm level inspection activities, including data requests, meeting support
Assists with preparing firm level remediation responses to the regulator
Assists in performance of root cause analysis
Applies relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, and the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct with honesty and integrity
Other duties as required
Supervisory N/A
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, preferred
Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience, required
CPA, preferred
Advanced Excel skills, required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, PowerBI, and Outlook, preferred
Experience with accounting research databases, preferred
Strong project management skills
Superior written and verbal communications skills, including ability to work with offshore team members
Advanced knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Solid understanding and proficiency of accounting and auditing standards (PCAOB) and reporting requirements
About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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The Experienced Senior Associate – Assurance Quality Management is responsible for project management, assessment and understanding of causes of audit quality events, testing the Firm’s system of quality management, maintaining, and supporting audit quality tools, and assisting with managing responsive actions to enhance the Firm’s system of quality management. The Experienced Senior Associate gathers and analyzes data to identify systemic trends and conditions, assists in planning audit quality improvements and assists in the development and implementation of audit quality indicators as a key member of the Assurance Audit Quality Management team.
Responsibilities
Demonstrates an inquisitive mind to bring value-added insights to analyses and solutions
Applies advanced technical skills to analyze and assimilate data (Excel, PowerBI, internal applications, etc.)
Demonstrates strong project management skills, including managing projects timely to meet tight deadlines
Assists in gathering and analyzing audit quality indicators
Tests controls identified in the Firm’s system of quality management, assists in deficiency analysis and preparation of annual certification report
Assists with preparing various audit quality reporting to leadership and the practice
Assists with maintaining various audit quality programs, including support to professionals, maintaining applications, and confirming completeness and accuracy of program data
Assists with PCAOB firm level inspection activities, including data requests, meeting support
Assists with preparing firm level remediation responses to the regulator
Assists in performance of root cause analysis
Applies relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, and the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct with honesty and integrity
Other duties as required
Supervisory N/A
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, preferred
Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience, required
CPA, preferred
Advanced Excel skills, required
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, PowerBI, and Outlook, preferred
Experience with accounting research databases, preferred
Strong project management skills
Superior written and verbal communications skills, including ability to work with offshore team members
Advanced knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Solid understanding and proficiency of accounting and auditing standards (PCAOB) and reporting requirements
About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.
BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
Equal Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Finance and Accounting/Auditing
Industries: Accounting
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