BDO USA
Job Description
The Assurance Senior Manager is responsible for developing suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures, advising on economic and regulatory risks, identifying financial and non‑financial performance measures, formulating and communicating the audit plan, answering complex GAAP and GAAS questions, and composing technical consultation memos on engagements. The role also involves marketing, networking, business development, client relationship management, and participation in the Assurance leadership team with direct supervision and problem‑resolution responsibilities.
Job Duties
Apply advanced knowledge of control environments, validating and assessing the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
Identify and communicate to management and audit committees suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Supervise audit team work, review workpapers, and conduct on‑site training during audit field work.
Apply GAAP knowledge to client transactions, consult with clients on new accounting pronouncements, present alternatives, draft complex financial statements and footnote disclosures, and resolve complex accounting issues.
Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, review SEC filings, ensure completeness and compliance with firm and professional standards, and manage Section 404 internal control audit work.
Apply GAAS and professional standards, provide guidance to staff, report required matters to governing bodies, and utilize efficiency tools such as statistical sampling and CAATS.
Perform BDO methodology, conduct detailed reviews, prepare required communications, recommend outcomes for critical issues, and oversee audit execution with quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Conduct research using authoritative sources, define methodology, prepare supporting memos, and present findings to reviewers.
Set teamwork tone, supervise managers, associates, and senior associates, review work, act as career advisor, manage workload, provide performance feedback, and coach staff on on‑the‑job learning.
Provide additional duties as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics preferred); Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Experience:
Seven or more years of audit or public accounting experience, with prior significant supervisory experience required; industry expertise in one or more assurance specialties preferred.
License/Certifications:
Active US CPA license required; recognized active international equivalent or unique qualification required, with a requirement to obtain a US CPA within the firm’s licensing timeframe.
Software:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred; experience with assurance applications and research tools preferred.
Language:
Not applicable.
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor managers and staff.
Advanced GAAP and GAAS knowledge.
Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent people development, delegation, training, engagement scheduling, and budgeting skills.
Executive presence with ability to be primary client contact and present to clients and prospects.
Excellent client development and relationship‑building skills.
Strong decision‑making abilities.
Capability to take charge of entire engagement and resolve complex accounting issues.
Responsibility for business development, marketing, engagement profitability, billings, collections, and team productivity.
Knowledge of and promotion of all BDO client service specialties, including BDO International and the BDO Alliance.
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 Duties
Apply advanced knowledge of control environments, validating and assessing the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting.
Identify and communicate to management and audit committees suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Supervise audit team work, review workpapers, and conduct on‑site training during audit field work.
Apply GAAP knowledge to client transactions, consult with clients on new accounting pronouncements, present alternatives, draft complex financial statements and footnote disclosures, and resolve complex accounting issues.
Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, review SEC filings, ensure completeness and compliance with firm and professional standards, and manage Section 404 internal control audit work.
Apply GAAS and professional standards, provide guidance to staff, report required matters to governing bodies, and utilize efficiency tools such as statistical sampling and CAATS.
Perform BDO methodology, conduct detailed reviews, prepare required communications, recommend outcomes for critical issues, and oversee audit execution with quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Conduct research using authoritative sources, define methodology, prepare supporting memos, and present findings to reviewers.
Set teamwork tone, supervise managers, associates, and senior associates, review work, act as career advisor, manage workload, provide performance feedback, and coach staff on on‑the‑job learning.
Provide additional duties as required.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics preferred); Master’s degree in Accounting preferred.
Experience:
Seven or more years of audit or public accounting experience, with prior significant supervisory experience required; industry expertise in one or more assurance specialties preferred.
License/Certifications:
Active US CPA license required; recognized active international equivalent or unique qualification required, with a requirement to obtain a US CPA within the firm’s licensing timeframe.
Software:
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred; experience with assurance applications and research tools preferred.
Language:
Not applicable.
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor managers and staff.
Advanced GAAP and GAAS knowledge.
Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent people development, delegation, training, engagement scheduling, and budgeting skills.
Executive presence with ability to be primary client contact and present to clients and prospects.
Excellent client development and relationship‑building skills.
Strong decision‑making abilities.
Capability to take charge of entire engagement and resolve complex accounting issues.
Responsibility for business development, marketing, engagement profitability, billings, collections, and team productivity.
Knowledge of and promotion of all BDO client service specialties, including BDO International and the BDO Alliance.
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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