BDO USA · 2 days ago
Assurance Senior Manager
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $205K/yr
7+ years expBDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory organization, and they are seeking an Assurance Senior Manager responsible for improving client internal controls and accounting procedures. This role involves advising clients on economic and regulatory risks, supervising audit teams, and maintaining key client relationships.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Seven (7) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience
Prior significant supervisory experience
Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO's Assurance Licensing Policy
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
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
Preferred
Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics
Master's degree in Accountancy
Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialty
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with assurance applications and research tools
Benefits
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
Cristin Boynton
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