BDO · 3 days ago
National Senior Associate, Independence- Premier Private Equity
330 North Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60611, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $95K/yr
2+ years expBDO is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking a National Senior Associate for their Premier Private Equity support team. This role involves maintaining independence with respect to Premier Private Equity client relationships and evaluating service opportunities from an independence compliance perspective.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Establishes and maintains a detailed knowledge of BDO’s attest relationships with the PE client by gathering, analyzing, and checking relevant information
Determines the affiliates of the attest clients, in accordance with the applicable independence standard, and updates this analysis regularly
Evaluates new engagement opportunities, and the impact of acquisitions and add-ons on existing client relationships under the applicable independence standard and BDO policy and identifies potential conflicts
Helps to resolve any instances of apparent non-compliance with the applicable independence standard/policy or discrepancies between the team’s data for the PE group and other sources of relevant information
Contributes to the documentation and cross-referencing of work done and decisions made by the Premier PE Support team
Develops effective working relationships with the LRPs, engagement teams, Private Equity Conflict Checking team, the BDO Rise team and key individuals/teams in other BDO firms
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Two (2) or more years of experience in a public accounting firm
Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Critical thinking skills and a willingness to learn
Ability to pay attention to details
Ability to learn quickly from multiple sources and adapt to new tools and technologies
Able to have a proactive approach to problem-solving and collaboration
Ability to work in a commercial, deadline-driven environment, independently and in coordination with other professionals
Commitment to maintaining impeccable ethical standards
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree, with a focus in Accounting or Business
Experience with the AICPA and/or SEC/PCAOB independence/ethics rules
Experience working internationally and across multiple disciplines
CPA license
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
10001+ employees
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