Assurance Experienced Manager

BDO USA•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Assurance Experienced Manager supervises, directs, and reviews audit client engagements across the planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up stages by delegating tasks and overseeing the engagement team. The role also includes marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise, and responsibility for engagement profitability, billings, and collections. The manager advises clients on economic and regulatory risks in their industries; resolves complex accounting issues; applies GAAP and GAAS in complex situations; prepares technical consultation memoranda; and documents, validates, tests, and assesses financial reporting control systems. The position requires applying assurance, accounting, SEC, PCAOB, research, and firm methodologies, while delivering engagements with quality, efficiency, and completeness. The role supervises Associates and Senior Associates, reviews their work, manages schedules and workloads, provides performance feedback, and supports their professional development through coaching and on-the-job training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Six or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or experience in public accounting, private-industry accounting, or consulting/professional services required.
Prior significant supervisory experience required.
Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent, or a unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy required.
If holding an active international equivalent or unique qualification, obtain an active US CPA license within the timeframe specified by firm licensing guidelines.
Sound knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.
Familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules.
Proven verbal and written communication skills.
People-development and delegation skills, including training, instruction, engagement scheduling, and budgeting.
Executive presence and ability to serve as the primary client contact and prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients.
Client development and relationship-building skills.
Decision-making skills and ability to resolve complex accounting issues.
Ability to handle business development and marketing, and responsibility for engagement profitability, billings, and collections.

Nice To Haves

A major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics.
Master’s in Accountancy.
Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialties.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with assurance applications and research tools.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and review audit engagements through planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, delegating tasks as appropriate.
Supervise audit teams, review workpapers and conclusions, and provide on-the-job training during fieldwork.
Assess the control environment and internal control over financial reporting; identify and communicate recommendations for improving client controls and accounting procedures.
Apply GAAP, GAAS, SEC regulations, PCAOB guidelines, and professional standards to client engagements.
Identify complex accounting issues, develop and document resolutions, and consult technical experts as needed.
Identify and explain the effects of new accounting pronouncements and relevant professional or industry developments.
Draft complex financial statements and footnote disclosures and communicate them to clients.
Review SEC filings, required client and Audit Committee communications, Section 404 internal-control audit work, and related checklists for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Ensure engagement independence requirements are met and consult internally as needed.
Plan and oversee audit procedures, conduct detailed reviews, apply BDO methodology, and ensure proper archiving and timely, complete engagement delivery.
Prepare or review communications to management and audit committees and recommend outcomes for critical issues.
Initiate and prepare client acceptance and retention procedures where appropriate.
Apply Sarbanes-Oxley requirements when planning and conducting combined Section 404 and financial statement audits for public clients.
Conduct research using authoritative sources and appropriate research tools, document conclusions, and present issues to the RTD or concurring reviewer.
Market, network, and develop business within an area of expertise; build client relationships and serve as a primary client contact.
Manage engagement profitability, including billings and collections.
Supervise Associates and Senior Associates, review their work, provide performance feedback, manage their workload and schedules, and act as their Career Advisor.
Teach and coach Associates and Senior Associates through on-the-job learning.
Perform other duties as required.