Assurance Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

BDO USA • McLean, VA

13d • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority is responsible for leading accounting relating engagements in collaboration with Public Housing Finance leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required
• Four (4) or more years of prior experience in public accounting, required
• Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Understanding of HUD Grant Programs and related rules and regulations
• Solid project management skills

Nice To Haves

• One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferred
• CPA, preferred
• Experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred

Responsibilities

• Applies knowledge and understanding of HUD regulations and guidelines, and documents and communicates the applications of these principles as needed
• Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and housing policies
• Reviews workpapers and other work products that meets the client’s requirements and quality standards
• Assists in managing budgets on Finance engagements to complete work timely and within clients’ expected cost
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Capital Fund Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low Rent Public Housing Program, Ross Program, Hope VI, Business Activities, Component Units, and applicable State/Local Programs to draw conclusions and form an opinion on a target issue
• Researches program regulations, new HUD notices, and present findings to client
• Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year-end and monthly reconciliation, preparation and submission of FDS, financial reporting, etc.
• Leads the preparation and submission of Federal and local housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients
• Coaches less experienced consultants
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Consultants
• Supervises the work assignments of Consultants with engagement team
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• ESOP company
• Flexibility
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings
• Annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being
• BDO Total Rewards

What This Job Offers

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