Job Description
Job Summary:
The Assurance Senior Manager is responsible for developing suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures as well as advising the client on various economic and regulatory risks in a specific industry field of expertise by identifying financial and non-financial performance measures, formulating and communicating the audit plan, answering complex questions involving GAAP and GAAS and composing technical consultation memos on engagements related to GAAP / GAAS issues.
In this role, the Assurance Senior Manager is charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise while maintaining key client relationships and acting as the primary contact for clients regarding complex questions and information. Additionally, the Assurance Senior Manager is a critical part of the offices / region's Assurance leadership team and will be involved in the direct supervision, problem resolution and delegation stages of the overall audit.
Job Duties:
Control Environment:
- 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
GAAP:
- 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
SEC and PCAOB:
- 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
GAAS:
- 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.
Methodology:
- 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
Research:
- 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
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferred
- Master's degree in Accountancy, preferred
Experience:
- 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
License/Certifications:
- 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
Software:
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
- Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Language:
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 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
Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.
California Range: $150,000 - $205,000 Colorado Range: $120,000 - $170,000 Illinois Range: $125,000 - $190,000 Maine Range: $150,000 -$200,000 Maryland Range: $150,000 - $190,000 Massachusetts Range: $130,000 - $150,000 Minnesota Range: $120,000 - $145,000 New Jersey Range: $130,000 - $190,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $145,000 - $190,000 Ohio Range: $120,000 - $165,000 Virginia Range: $150,000 -$200,000 Washington Range: $125,000 - $155,000 Washington DC Range: $160,000 - $190,000
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BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
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Job Info
- Job Identification 10346
- Job Category Generalist
- Posting Date 10/17/2025, 04:51 PM
- Job Schedule Full time
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