Director, State and Local Advisory-Government Services

BDO USA • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The Director, State and Local Advisory is responsible for supervising client engagements, maintaining client relations, providing client support in the areas of accounting, contracts, and pricing, and overseeing assigned associates, senior associates, and managers. This role involves serving as a member of the management team, supervising, developing, and training staff, reviewing and evaluating work, and providing performance feedback. The Director will also act as a Career Advisor to staff and obtain a leadership position in industry associations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required
• Ten (10) or more years of state and local government experience including financial reporting, applying GASB standards, and general accounting, required
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated command of financial reporting, financial statement and Single Audit practices, GAAP, GASB, and other relevant accounting regulations
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree, preferred
• CPA, preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees and assumes responsibility for all projects phases and works directly with clients to accomplish project objectives
• Provides technical expertise, guidance, and oversight related to accounting operations and practices.
• Supports clients in the evaluation and enhancement of finance and accounting-related business practices
• Performs reviews and assessment of financial information and reporting, including GAAP and GASB compliance.
• Prepares client financial reporting and other management information
• Reviews and develops policies and procedures related to accounting and financial business practices
• Supports the design and execution of strategies for the enhancement and growth of related services
• Participates in Business Development initiatives to secure new business, including but not limited to participating in Business Development meetings, developing relationships with clients and networking activities
• Obtains a leadership position in and participates in Industry associations
• Develops and presents thought leadership as appropriate
• Serves as a member of the management team
• Supervises, develops, and trains associates, senior associates and managers
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers
• Trains associates and senior associates on how to use current software tools and government services methodology
• Schedules and supervises workload of employees
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates and managers

What This Job Offers

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