BDO USA, LLP
Assurance Experienced Manager
BDO USA, LLP, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Job Summary:The Assurance Experienced Manager is responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the results through the delegation of tasks throughout the planning, field work, and "wrap-up" stages of an Audit client engagement. In this role, the Assurance Experienced Manager is charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise, as well as the responsibility of ensuring engagement profitability involving billings and collections. Responsibilities will include advising the client on various economic and regulatory risks within their industry, resolving complex accounting issues, applying GAAP and GAAS consistently within complex situations, writing technical consultation memos on GAAP / GAAS issues, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various financial reporting control systems.Job Duties:Control Environment:Applies 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 a broad understanding of objectives and components of the overall control environment and organization, and supervisory controlsValidates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over financial reportingIdentifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting proceduresIdentifies and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriateSupervises the work of the audit team and reviews workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit fieldworkProvides on-the-job training to the engagement staff during audit fieldwork
GAAP:Applies 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 pronouncementsMonitors and communicates important professional, industry pronouncementsPresents and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternativesDrafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to clientsIdentifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
SEC and PCAOB:Applies 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 performedReviews required communications to the client and Audit Committee, ensuring their completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Firm and professional guidelinesReviews Section 404 internal control audit work and all necessary checklists to ensure their completeness and compliance with Firm and professional guidelinesEnsures compliance with engagement independence requirements and consults internally as needed
GAAS:Applies 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 a thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS and PCAOB in performing and supervising workProvides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by othersCommunicates matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governanceApplies the use of efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.
Methodology:Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
Conducts detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standardsPrepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completenessRecommends appropriate outcomes to critical issuesInitiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriatePlans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlinesExecutes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving proceduresConsiders 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 mannerApplies comprehensive knowledge of all appropriate research tools and draws conclusions based upon appropriate researchPrepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriatePresents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively and accurately
Other duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Responsible for supervision of Associates and Senior Associates on all projectsReviews work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates and provides review commentsActs as a Career Advisor to Associates and Senior AssociatesSchedules and manages workload of Associates and Senior AssociatesProvides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior AssociatesTeaches/coaches Seniors and Associates to provide on-the-job learningQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferredMaster's in Accountancy, preferredExperience:Six (6) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, requiredPrior significant supervisory experience, requiredIndustry expertise in one or more assurance specialty, preferredLicense/Certifications:Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO's Assurance Licensing Policy, requiredIf active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelinesSoftware:Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferredExperience with assurance applications and research tools, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Sound GAAP and GAAS knowledgeFamiliarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rulesPossess proven solid verbal and written communication skillsPossess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgetingPossess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsPossess client development/relationship-building skillsPossess solid decision-making skillsAbility to resolve complex accounting issuesAbility to be responsible for business development and marketingAbility to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collectionsIndividual 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: $140,000 - $145,000Colorado Range: $100,000 - $120,000New York City/Valhalla Range: $105,000 - $150,000Washington Range: $104,000 - $127,000
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Applies a broad understanding of objectives and components of the overall control environment and organization, and supervisory controlsValidates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over financial reportingIdentifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting proceduresIdentifies and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriateSupervises the work of the audit team and reviews workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit fieldworkProvides on-the-job training to the engagement staff during audit fieldwork
GAAP:Applies 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 pronouncementsMonitors and communicates important professional, industry pronouncementsPresents and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternativesDrafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to clientsIdentifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
SEC and PCAOB:Applies 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 performedReviews required communications to the client and Audit Committee, ensuring their completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Firm and professional guidelinesReviews Section 404 internal control audit work and all necessary checklists to ensure their completeness and compliance with Firm and professional guidelinesEnsures compliance with engagement independence requirements and consults internally as needed
GAAS:Applies 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 a thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS and PCAOB in performing and supervising workProvides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by othersCommunicates matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governanceApplies the use of efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.
Methodology:Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
Conducts detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standardsPrepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completenessRecommends appropriate outcomes to critical issuesInitiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriatePlans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlinesExecutes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving proceduresConsiders 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 mannerApplies comprehensive knowledge of all appropriate research tools and draws conclusions based upon appropriate researchPrepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriatePresents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively and accurately
Other duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Responsible for supervision of Associates and Senior Associates on all projectsReviews work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates and provides review commentsActs as a Career Advisor to Associates and Senior AssociatesSchedules and manages workload of Associates and Senior AssociatesProvides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior AssociatesTeaches/coaches Seniors and Associates to provide on-the-job learningQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferredMaster's in Accountancy, preferredExperience:Six (6) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, requiredPrior significant supervisory experience, requiredIndustry expertise in one or more assurance specialty, preferredLicense/Certifications:Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO's Assurance Licensing Policy, requiredIf active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelinesSoftware:Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferredExperience with assurance applications and research tools, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Sound GAAP and GAAS knowledgeFamiliarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rulesPossess proven solid verbal and written communication skillsPossess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgetingPossess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsPossess client development/relationship-building skillsPossess solid decision-making skillsAbility to resolve complex accounting issuesAbility to be responsible for business development and marketingAbility to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collectionsIndividual 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: $140,000 - $145,000Colorado Range: $100,000 - $120,000New York City/Valhalla Range: $105,000 - $150,000Washington Range: $104,000 - $127,000
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