Assurance Senior Manager
BDO
- Cincinnati, OH
- $150,000-188,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures
- Applies an advanced understanding of objectives and components of the overall control environment and organization, and supervisory controls
- Validates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
- Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
- Identify and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriate
- Supervise the work of audit team and review workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field work
- Provide on-the-job-training to the engagement staff during audit field work
- Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles
- Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
- Presents and discusses alternative application of generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternatives
- Drafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to client
- Identifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
- Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles
- Reviews SEC filings, including MD&A, financial statements and disclosures for appropriateness in form, content, completeness, and accuracy, and ensures that quarterly reviews are properly performed
- Reviews required communications to the client and Audit Committee, ensuring their completeness, accuracy and compliance with Firm and professional guidelines
- Reviews Section 404 internal control audit work to ensure their completeness and compliance with Firm and professional guidelines
- Ensures compliance with engagement independence requirements and consults internally as needed
- Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement
- Applies advanced knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS and PCAOB in performing and supervising work
- Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by others
- Communicates matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governance
- Applies the use of efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.
- Applies advanced knowledge and application of BDO standards, policies and technology that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
- Conducts detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
- Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
- Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues
- Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate
- Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines
- Executes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving procedures
- Considers Sarbanes-Oxley rules in understanding and executing service plans for combined 404 and financial statement audits for public clients
- Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on that information
- Defines methodology to conduct research projects and completes in a timely manner
- Applies advanced knowledge of all appropriate research tools and draws conclusions based upon appropriate research
- Prepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriate
- Presents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively and accurately
- Other duties as required
- Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made to the team members and clients
- Supervision of managers, associates, and senior associates on all projects
- Review work prepared by managers, associates and senior associates and provide review comments
- Act as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
- Schedule and manage workload of associates and senior associates
- Provide verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
- Teach/coach managers, seniors, and associates to provide on the job learning
- Bachelor's degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferred
- Master's degree in Accountancy, preferred
- Seven (7) 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 specialty, preferred
- 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 qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred
- N/A
- Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and be a role model to managers and staff
- Advanced GAAP and GAAS knowledge
- Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules
- Possess proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting
- Possess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients
- Possess excellent client development/relationship-building skills
- Possess excellent decision-making skills
- Ability to substantially take charge of entire simple engagement
- Ability to resolve complex accounting issues
- Ability to be responsible for business development and marketing
- Has knowledge of and can promote the use of all BDO client service specialties/offerings, including BDO International and the BDO Alliance
- Ability to be responsible for engagement profitability, including billings and collections, and maintaining engagement team focus on productivity and efficiency
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Washington Range: $130,000 - $135,000About Us:BDO delivers assurance, tax, digital technology solutions and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients' needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.
- Unparalleled partner-involvement
- Deep industry knowledge and participation
- Geographic coverage across the U.S.
- Cohesive global network
- Focused capabilities across disciplines
- Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus.
- A 401k plan plus an employer match
- Comprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day one
- Competitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Adoption Assistance
- Firm paid life insurance
- Wellness programs
- Additional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance