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Assurance Experienced Manager

BDO USA, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523

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Job Description The Assurance Experienced Manager is responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the results throughout the planning, field work, and “wrap‑up” stages of an audit client engagement. In this role, the Manager is charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise, and ensures engagement profitability involving billings and collections. The Manager advises clients on economic and regulatory risks, resolves complex accounting issues, applies GAAP and GAAS consistently, writes technical consultation memos, and documents, validates, tests, and assesses financial reporting control systems.

Responsibilities

Control Environment

Applies knowledge and understanding of the overall control environment and organization, including supervisory controls.

Validates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.

Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve internal controls and accounting procedures.

Identifies and delegates audit functions to team members as appropriate.

Supervises audit team work, reviews workpapers and conclusions onsite during audit field work.

Provides on‑job training to engagement staff during audit field work.

GAAP

Applies knowledge of governing principles to client transactions, documenting and communicating their application.

Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements.

Monitors and communicates important professional and industry pronouncements.

Presents and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against alternatives.

Drafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures, communicating them effectively to clients.

Identifies complex accounting issues and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed.

SEC & PCAOB

Applies knowledge of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates their application.

Reviews SEC filings (MD&A, financial statements, disclosures) for form, content, completeness, and accuracy.

Reviews required communications to clients and Audit Committees, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with firm and professional guidelines.

Reviews Section 404 internal control audit work, ensuring necessary checklists are complete and compliant.

Ensures compliance with engagement independence requirements and consults internally as needed.

GAAS

Applies knowledge of professional standards and GAAS/PCAOB in performing and supervising work.

Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by others.

Communicates matters required to be reported to Audit Committees/Boards.

Applies efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.

Methodology

Applies BDO standards for effective and efficient delivery of quality services.

Conducts detailed review to assure audit is completed per assurance manual standards.

Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees.

Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues.

Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures.

Plans the audit process and oversees execution with quality, efficiency, and completeness.

Executes proper BDO methodology including archiving procedures.

Considers Sarbanes-Oxley rules for 404 and financial statement audits of public clients.

Research

Seeks or maintains information from authoritative sources to draw conclusions on target issues.

Defines methodology for research projects and completes them timely.

Applies comprehensive knowledge of appropriate research tools.

Prepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriate.

Presents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer accurately.

Other Duties as Required

Supervisory Responsibilities

Responsible for supervision of Associates and Senior Associates on all projects.

Reviews work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates and provides review comments.

Acts as a career advisor to Associates and Senior Associates.

Schedules and manages workload of Associates and Senior Associates.

Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior Associates.

Teaches/coaches seniors and associates to provide on‑the‑job learning.

Qualifications Education

Bachelor’s degree required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics preferred.

Master’s in Accountancy preferred.

Experience

Six (6) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services experience required.

Prior significant supervisory experience required.

Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialties preferred.

License / Certifications

Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy required.

If active international equivalent or unique qualification, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirements.

Software

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Experience with assurance applications and research tools preferred.

Language

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Sound GAAP and GAAS knowledge.

Familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules.

Possess proven solid verbal and written communication skills.

Possess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training, instruction, engagement scheduling, and budgeting.

Possess executive presence; primary contact for client, prepares and presents presentations.

Possess client development/relationship‑building skills.

Possess solid decision‑making skills.

Ability to resolve complex accounting issues.

Ability to be responsible for business development and marketing.

Ability to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collections.

Salary Ranges

California: $130,000 – $160,000

Colorado: $100,000 – $130,000

Illinois: $115,000 – $130,000

Maryland: $120,000 – $150,000

Massachusetts: $115,000 – $125,000

Minnesota: $100,000 – $120,000

New Jersey: $113,000 – $138,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $110,000 – $150,000

Ohio: $95,000 – $125,000

Washington: $110,000 – $135,000

Washington DC: $120,000 – $150,000

About BDO 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 while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. 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.

BDO professionals provide assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle‑market leaders by sharing insight‑driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on...

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries Accounting

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