Assurance Experienced Manager

Job Summary:BDO Chicago's Real Estate practice is a focused industry group for the Upper Midwest market and is a dynamic and rapidly growing practice serving a diverse array of companies including REITs, developers, real estate operating companies, including these property types: retail, multi-family, industrial, hotels, and hospitality.The Assurance Experienced Manager is responsible for managing financial statement audit engagements, primarily for private company audits and serves as a leader of the real estate practice. This role is responsible for developing suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures, as well as advising clients 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 and/or GAAS issues. The Manager is charged with maintaining key client relationships and acting as the primary contact for clients regarding complex questions and information.Additionally, this role is a critical part of the office Assurance leadership team, and is involved in the direct supervision, problem resolution, and delegation stages of the overall audit. The manager will also support the team with active involvement in business development, training, and networking activities.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, identifies controls relevant to the audit, and is involved in design and implementation testing of controls.Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.Identifies and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriate.Supervises the work of audit team and reviews workpapers and conclusions, preferably onsite during audit field work.Provides 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.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.Ensures compliance with engagement independence requirements and consults internally as needed.GAAS:Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of professional standards; applies the principles contained in professional standards; and documents and communicates an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement.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.Methodology:Applies advanced knowledge and application of BDO standards, policies and technology that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products.Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness.Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines.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.Prepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriate.Other Responsibilities:Manages engagement profitability, including billings and collections, and maintaining engagement team focus on productivity and efficiency.Participates in audit committee meetings and planning/wrap-up communications with those charged with governance.Involves themselves in business development activities for the Real Estate & Construction industry group.Supervisory Responsibilities:Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made to the team members and clients.Supervises associates and senior associates on all projects.Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates.Creates engagement budgets, monitors economics, and prepares invoices.Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates.Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required.MBA or Master's degree in Accounting, preferred.Experience:Five (5) or more years work experience, required.Significant supervisory experience, required.Two (2) or more years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements, preferred.License/Certifications:CPA or international equivalent, required.Software:Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools, preferred.Microsoft Office Products, specifically Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred.Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and be a role model to other managers, seniors, and staff.Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.Possesses excellent decision-making skills.

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