Assurance Director

BDO USA • Denver, CO

5d • $135,000 - $275,000

About The Position

The Assurance Director is a senior assurance and risk management professional recognized for technical expertise and long-term value to the firm. Depending on assignment and required approvals, the Director may perform limited technical functions as an Engagement Director or Concurring Reviewer. The role requires advanced knowledge of GAAP and GAAS, sound risk-management judgment, business acumen, client communication skills, and the ability to guide and develop colleagues.

As an Engagement Director, the Director may sign audit, review, or compilation reports, engagement letters, and other correspondence for eligible engagements, subject to required written pre-approval, relevant industry experience, and applicable firm policies. The engagement must not require an IQCR review and must not be associated with, or expected to be associated with, a public company in the foreseeable future. An Assurance Partner must perform the final review of the financial statements and MRC. As a Concurring Reviewer for a sensitive but non-public engagement, the Director must have required written pre-approval and relevant industry experience, and must not have worked on or otherwise perform work on the engagement in another capacity during the specified two-year period.

The Director reviews work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers, provides performance feedback, and serves as a Career Advisor when assigned. The role also involves supervising and motivating teams, developing and delegating work, providing training and guidance, serving as a primary client contact, and preparing and presenting to clients and prospective clients. Directors may also contribute to other practice areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Eight or more years of relevant audit and/or public accounting, private industry accounting, consulting, or professional services experience required.
• Significant prior supervisory experience required.
• Active licensed US CPA, recognized active international equivalent, or unique qualification under BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy required.
• If holding an active international equivalent or unique qualification, obtain an active US CPA license within the approved timeframe under firm licensing guidelines.
• Ability to supervise and motivate managers, seniors, and staff.
• Strong GAAP and GAAS technical skills and knowledge.
• People-development, delegation, and training or instruction skills.
• Executive presence and ability to serve as a primary client contact and present to clients and prospective clients.
• Excellent risk-management decision-making skills.
• For Engagement Director or Concurring Reviewer assignments, demonstrate the requisite industry experience and obtain the specified written pre-approvals.
• For Engagement Director assignments, the engagement must not require an IQCR review and must not be associated with, or expected to be associated with, a public company in the foreseeable future; an Assurance Partner must perform the final review of the financial statements and MRC.
• For Concurring Reviewer assignments, the engagement must not be associated with, or expected to be associated with, a public company in the foreseeable future; the Director must not have worked on the engagement in another capacity during the prior two years and may not perform work on it in other capacities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy.
• Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialties.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools.
• Advanced knowledge of SEC reporting rules, if required by the specialization.
• Specialized technical-field assurance expertise.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of business functions, processes, strategies, operations, industry economics, and performance measures to provide services, solutions, and advice that consider the organization as a whole.
• Communicate effectively with clients and discuss key financial and non-financial performance measures.
• When authorized and assigned, perform Engagement Director duties, including signing eligible audit, review, and compilation reports, engagement letters, and other correspondence.
• When authorized and assigned, serve as a Concurring Reviewer for eligible sensitive, non-public engagements in accordance with firm policies.
• Review work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers and provide review comments.
• Act as a Career Advisor to assigned associates, senior associates, and managers.
• Provide verbal and written performance reviews to associates, senior associates, and managers.
• Supervise, motivate, train, and guide managers, senior associates, and staff; develop people and delegate work.
• Identify critical control points, document and validate internal control systems, assess their effectiveness, and suggest improvements to client controls and accounting procedures.
• Teach GAAS procedures, guide others, and affirm conclusions reached by others.
• Serve as a primary client contact and prepare and present presentations to clients and prospective clients.
• Apply risk-management decision-making skills and participate in other areas of practice.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) participation and beneficial ownership opportunity.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; specific benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director