BDO USA · 1 day ago
National Director, Independence - Premier Private Equity
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $250K/yr
10+ years expBDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking a National Director for their Premier Private Equity Services. The Director will support the maintenance of the firm’s independence for Premier PE clients, evaluate proposed engagements, and collaborate with various teams to ensure compliance with independence standards.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
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, required; focus in Accounting or Business, preferred
Three (3) or more years of audit experience in a public accounting firm, required
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, required
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
Supervisory experience, preferred
CPA license (or equivalent), preferred
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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
Wayne Berson
CEO and BDO Principal
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
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