Assurance Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

BDO USAMcLean, VA
$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
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