Assurance Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

BDO USA•Philadelphia, PA

44d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Job Summary: The Assurance Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority is responsible for leading accounting relating engagements in collaboration with Public Housing Finance leadership. Job Duties: 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 Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: Coaches less experienced consultants Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Consultants Supervises the work assignments of Consultants with engagement team

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