BDO USA
Assurance Experienced Senior (a public company experience)
BDO USA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Assurance Experienced Senior (Public Company Experience)
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Job Description The Assurance Experienced Senior will coordinate day‑to‑day "in‑charge" duties of planning, fieldwork, and wrap‑up, including preparation of financial statements with disclosures, application of GAAP, and documentation of control systems. The role also serves as client contact for basic questions and may be involved in reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements.
Job Summary Same as above.
Job Duties
Control Environment
Apply knowledge of various factors affecting policy effectiveness, mitigating risks.
As auditor in charge, ensure fieldwork is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable, policies, and budget.
Apply transactional flow knowledge to audit work.
Document, validate, and assess the effectiveness of the internal control system.
Communicate improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Supervise audit staff, review workpapers and conclusions, explain shortcomings.
GAAP
Apply governing principles and document application.
Understand and communicate financial statement disclosure requirements.
Identify and apply new pronouncements to client situations.
Discuss alternative GAAP with manager and superiors.
Identify complex accounting issues and raise them to superiors.
SEC & PCAOB
Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, document and communicate application.
Review clients’ SEC filings for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare communications to client and audit committee.
Plan and execute Section 404 internal‑control audit.
GAAS
Apply professional standards. Document and communicate understanding.
Formulate and communicate audit plan.
Consult on complex issues. Apply audit skepticism.
Use BDO audit manuals appropriately.
Document deviations from policy with approval.
Suggest improvements to internal controls, prepare draft communications.
Methodology
Apply BDO standards guiding quality delivery.
Use BDO audit approach, tools, and technology.
Propose outcomes for critical issues.
Research
Seek or maintain information from authoritative sources.
Use internal and external research tools.
Research complex areas, form independent opinions.
Document findings in usable format.
Assist engagement manager in gathering sufficient information.
Project Management
Coordinate timing of planning, fieldwork, review with team and client.
Assist in developing engagement budget and resource allocation.
Develop draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum.
Track engagement budget and advise on overruns.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise a team of 1–5 audit professionals.
Give verbal and written performance feedback.
Teach and coach associates.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required.
Alternative bachelor’s degree with CPA certification, required.
Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred.
Experience
Three (3) or more years of audit experience in public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting.
Prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
License/Certifications
Eligible to sit for CPA exams upon starting employment, required.
CPA preferred.
Software
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred.
Language
N/A
Additional Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
People development and delegation skills.
Executive presence – primary client contact.
Ability to manage all stages of audit.
Capability to perform audits of complex companies.
Ability to prepare and review financial statements with disclosures in accordance with GAAP.
Salary Ranges California: $95,000 – $135,000
Colorado: $80,000 – $105,000
Illinois: $85,000 – $100,000
Maryland: $92,000 – $110,000
Minnesota: $80,000 – $92,000
New Jersey: $96,000 – $103,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $80,000 – $115,000
Ohio: $80,000 – $92,000
Washington: $85,000 – $105,000
Washington DC: $92,000 – $110,000
About BDO BDO is a leading professional services firm that supports businesses across the U.S. and 160+ countries. We value flexibility, advancement opportunities, and a culture centered on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle‑market leaders with insight‑driven perspectives and unwavering quality.
Equal Opportunity We are an 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. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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Job Description The Assurance Experienced Senior will coordinate day‑to‑day "in‑charge" duties of planning, fieldwork, and wrap‑up, including preparation of financial statements with disclosures, application of GAAP, and documentation of control systems. The role also serves as client contact for basic questions and may be involved in reviews and agreed‑upon procedure engagements.
Job Summary Same as above.
Job Duties
Control Environment
Apply knowledge of various factors affecting policy effectiveness, mitigating risks.
As auditor in charge, ensure fieldwork is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable, policies, and budget.
Apply transactional flow knowledge to audit work.
Document, validate, and assess the effectiveness of the internal control system.
Communicate improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Supervise audit staff, review workpapers and conclusions, explain shortcomings.
GAAP
Apply governing principles and document application.
Understand and communicate financial statement disclosure requirements.
Identify and apply new pronouncements to client situations.
Discuss alternative GAAP with manager and superiors.
Identify complex accounting issues and raise them to superiors.
SEC & PCAOB
Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, document and communicate application.
Review clients’ SEC filings for accuracy and completeness.
Prepare communications to client and audit committee.
Plan and execute Section 404 internal‑control audit.
GAAS
Apply professional standards. Document and communicate understanding.
Formulate and communicate audit plan.
Consult on complex issues. Apply audit skepticism.
Use BDO audit manuals appropriately.
Document deviations from policy with approval.
Suggest improvements to internal controls, prepare draft communications.
Methodology
Apply BDO standards guiding quality delivery.
Use BDO audit approach, tools, and technology.
Propose outcomes for critical issues.
Research
Seek or maintain information from authoritative sources.
Use internal and external research tools.
Research complex areas, form independent opinions.
Document findings in usable format.
Assist engagement manager in gathering sufficient information.
Project Management
Coordinate timing of planning, fieldwork, review with team and client.
Assist in developing engagement budget and resource allocation.
Develop draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum.
Track engagement budget and advise on overruns.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervise a team of 1–5 audit professionals.
Give verbal and written performance feedback.
Teach and coach associates.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required.
Alternative bachelor’s degree with CPA certification, required.
Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred.
Experience
Three (3) or more years of audit experience in public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting.
Prior basic supervisory experience preferred.
License/Certifications
Eligible to sit for CPA exams upon starting employment, required.
CPA preferred.
Software
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, preferred.
Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred.
Language
N/A
Additional Skills & Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
People development and delegation skills.
Executive presence – primary client contact.
Ability to manage all stages of audit.
Capability to perform audits of complex companies.
Ability to prepare and review financial statements with disclosures in accordance with GAAP.
Salary Ranges California: $95,000 – $135,000
Colorado: $80,000 – $105,000
Illinois: $85,000 – $100,000
Maryland: $92,000 – $110,000
Minnesota: $80,000 – $92,000
New Jersey: $96,000 – $103,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $80,000 – $115,000
Ohio: $80,000 – $92,000
Washington: $85,000 – $105,000
Washington DC: $92,000 – $110,000
About BDO BDO is a leading professional services firm that supports businesses across the U.S. and 160+ countries. We value flexibility, advancement opportunities, and a culture centered on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity.
We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle‑market leaders with insight‑driven perspectives and unwavering quality.
Equal Opportunity We are an 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. BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.
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