Assurance Experienced Senior

BDO USA•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Assurance Experienced Senior coordinates the day-to-day in-charge duties for audit planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, including preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying GAAP, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing control systems. The role serves as a client contact for basic questions and information and may participate in review and agreed-upon procedure engagements. The position is responsible for conducting audit work in accordance with the engagement plan, timetable, firm policies and procedures, and budget. It applies GAAP, GAAS, SEC and PCAOB requirements, and firm audit methodologies; evaluates internal controls; researches complex accounting questions; and communicates findings and improvement opportunities to clients and engagement leadership. The role coordinates audit timing and resources with the team and client, assists with budgets and planning materials, monitors engagement performance, and may supervise Assurance Services Associates by managing assignments, providing feedback, and coaching.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another focus area and CPA certification.
Three or more years of relevant audit experience and/or experience in public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services.
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment and actively pursuing completion of the exams.
Solid verbal and written communication skills.
People development and delegation skills.
Ability to serve as the primary client contact, demonstrating executive presence.
Ability to lead all stages of an audit, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up.
Ability to complete an audit of a complex company.
Ability to prepare and/or review financial statements with disclosures in accordance with GAAP.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accountancy.
Prior basic supervisory experience.
CPA certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with assurance applications and research tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate audit planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, ensuring work is completed according to the plan, timetable, firm policies and procedures, and budget.
Prepare financial statements and disclosures and apply GAAP to client transactions and reporting requirements.
Document, validate, test, and assess internal control systems and communicate opportunities to improve controls and accounting procedures.
Supervise audit staff, review workpapers and conclusions, and explain shortcomings.
Apply SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines; review client SEC filings for accuracy, completeness, and support in workpapers.
Prepare required communications to the client and Audit Committee.
Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits, including understanding the control environment, designing tests, evaluating deficiencies, and assessing financial reporting controls.
Formulate and communicate audit plans, apply GAAS, exercise audit skepticism, and determine when to reduce or expand testing.
Apply the firm's audit standards, approach, methodologies, tools, and technology to deliver complete, efficient, quality work.
Research complex accounting matters, form initial opinions on appropriate treatment, document findings, and assess their impact on the client and engagement.
Assist the engagement manager in gathering information about the business and information systems to support audit strategy.
Coordinate audit timing with the team and client, assist in developing budgets and identifying resources, and prepare draft planning memoranda, audit programs, and budgets.
Establish staff responsibilities for audit areas, monitor budget-to-actual results, and advise engagement executives of possible overruns.
When applicable, manage day-to-day assignments of Assurance Services Associates, provide verbal and written performance feedback, and coach associates through on-the-job learning.
Perform other duties as required.