Accounting and Reporting Director, Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing

Job Summary:The Assurance Director, Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing is responsible for understanding complex accounting and reporting matters, as well as advising companies on the proper application of accounting standards for both public and private companies. This role assists companies with the implementation of new accounting standards, as well as other accounting and reporting related projects. The Director administers training on accounting and reporting related matters both internal and external.Job Duties:Applies technical knowledge to develop, administer and deliver training courses or presentation materials, including:Defining training goalsSupervising course development or updating, and evaluating coursesFacilitating training courses, and evaluating course/presentation effectiveness based on participant and presenter feedbackResearches complex auditing and reporting problems, and communicates back to clients in both written and verbal formatsLeverages existing and helps design new ARAS tools and templates for use on ARAS engagementsEvaluates impact of new accounting standards and new business transactions, including business combinations; discontinued operations, debt modifications, stock compensation and other complex financial instrumentsProduces Thought Leadership pieces, conference calls and live presentations for clients and prospective clientsDemonstrates thought leadership, and provides value-added insights in BDO's formal communications, as well as articles and speeches for external audiencesDevelops business opportunitiesParticipates on professional committeesApplies relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, as well as the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional ConductOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, seniors and managers as assignedProvides verbal and written performance reviews to associates, seniors and managers, as applicableReviews work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers, and provides review comments, as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Economics, required; ORBachelor's degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, requiredMaster's in Accountancy, preferredExperience:Ten (10) or more years of experience providing accounting and reporting advisory services, requiredFive (5) or more years of supervisory experience, requiredLicense/Certifications:CPA certification, requiredSoftware:Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, preferredExperience with accounting research databases, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid understanding and proficiency with accounting standards and reporting requirements for public companiesStrong leadership and management skillsSuperior written and verbal communications skillsPossess excellent client development/relationship-building skillsPossess excellent decision-making skillsAdvanced knowledge of GAAP and SECAbility to supervise managers, seniors and staff, as the situation dictates, and motivate teamPossess executive presence, with the ability to be primary contact for the client, as well as prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsIndividual 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: $160,000 - $205,000Washington Range: $160,000 - $205,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $160,000 - $205,000Colorado Range: $160,000 - $205,000

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