Assurance Experienced Senior

BDO USA

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About The Position

The Assurance Experienced Senior coordinates the day-to-day in-charge duties for audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and preparation of financial statements with disclosures. The role applies GAAP, GAAS, SEC regulations, PCAOB guidelines, and BDO audit methodology; documents, validates, tests, and assesses control systems; and serves as a client contact for basic questions and information. The position may also participate in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.

The Experienced Senior coordinates audit activities with the engagement team and client, monitors engagement budgets and schedules, supervises audit staff, reviews workpapers and conclusions, and provides coaching and performance feedback. The position researches accounting matters, supports audit strategy development, and identifies and communicates issues and potential improvements to clients and engagement leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another focus area and CPA certification.
• At least three 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.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• People development and delegation skills.
• Executive presence and ability to serve as the primary client contact.
• 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 day-to-day in-charge audit duties across planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up, ensuring work is completed according to schedule, firm policies, procedures, and budget.
• Apply knowledge of transactional flows and key transaction cycles to complete audit work.
• Document, validate, test, and assess internal control systems; communicate recommended improvements to client controls and accounting procedures.
• Supervise audit staff, review workpapers and conclusions, explain shortcomings, and provide verbal and written performance feedback and on-the-job coaching.
• Apply GAAP and communicate financial statement disclosure requirements to clients; identify new pronouncements, accounting alternatives, and complex issues for discussion or escalation.
• Review clients’ SEC filings for accuracy and completeness, ensure financial information is supported and tested, and prepare required communications to clients and audit committees.
• Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits, including understanding the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies, and assessing financial reporting controls.
• Formulate and communicate audit plans; apply GAAS and professional standards, exercise audit skepticism, determine the scope of testing, and document approved deviations from firm policy.
• Apply BDO audit methodologies, tools, and technology to deliver quality and efficient audit work and identify solutions to critical issues.
• Research complex accounting topics, form an initial opinion on appropriate treatment, and document findings and effects on the client and engagement.
• Assist the engagement manager in gathering information about the client’s business and information systems to develop the audit strategy.
• Coordinate planning, fieldwork, and review schedules with the audit team and client; assist in developing engagement budgets and identifying resources.
• Prepare draft audit engagement planning memoranda, audit programs, and budgets; establish audit staff responsibilities for assigned areas.
• Monitor engagement budget-to-actual results and advise engagement executives of possible overruns.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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