BDO · 1 day ago
National Director, Independence - Premier Private Equity
Chicago, IL, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expBDO is a leading accounting and advisory organization that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services for a diverse range of clients. The National Director, Independence – Premier Private Equity Services supports the Firm’s Premier Private Equity Practice by ensuring compliance with independence standards and advising on engagements for Premier PE clients.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Provides exceptional support for the Lead Relationship Partner (LRP) and engagement partners by responding to incoming conflict checks and questions from BDO member firms and US engagement teams with respect to the permissibility of engagements (and other relationships) for the PE firm and its portfolio companies
Attends and participates on client calls with LRP, as requested
Evaluates proposed engagements (and other relationships) under the applicable independence standards (e.g., AICPA, SEC, PCAOB, IESBA) to determine whether they would create threats to (i.e., impair) the firm’s independence
Works with the Private Equity Conflicts Team and LRPs to keep the firm’s corporate tree for each Account as complete, accurate and up to date as possible
Develops effective working relationships with the Premier PE Accounts team, and with the BDO firms servicing the PE firm’s portfolio companies
Assists the Private Equity Conflicts Team with evaluating responses from BDO member firms for PE Premier Accounts’ annual conflict checks and collaborates with them on other matters, as needed
Develops independence guidance and/or tools for PE practice, as needed
Identifies opportunities for process improvement, where appropriate
Other duties, as required
Trains and oversee manager(s) who will assist with execution of above job duties
Acts as a Career Advisor to manager(s)
Provides verbal and written performance reviews to manager(s)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Three (3) or more years of audit experience in a public accounting firm
Ten (10) or more years of experience working with the AICPA, IESBA and/or SEC/PCAOB independence/ethics rules required, including application of such rules to private equity structures
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Excel, and Word
Exception customer/engagement team support
Excellent understanding and knowledge of the profession's independence and ethics standards, including AICPA, SEC and/or PCAOB independence rules and regulations; Basic understanding and knowledge of IESBA independence standards
Excellent understanding of application of aforementioned rules to private equity structures
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment, and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or in coordination with other professionals
Able to understand and maintain the confidentiality of all information
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond tactfully and professionally in high demand situations
Preferred
focus in Accounting or Business
Supervisory experience
CPA license (or equivalent)
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
10001+ employees
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