Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

BDO USA

About The Position

The Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority performs and oversees the full-cycle general accounting function and provides light consulting to clients in the affordable housing sector. The role includes accounting services, HUD financial reporting and compliance, financial analysis, client engagement planning and delivery, and support for proposals and client solutions. The Senior Consultant also supervises and coaches consultants and provides them with performance feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a focus in Accounting is preferred.
Three or more years of accounting experience required.
Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
Solid understanding of all stages of performing an audit of a basic public and/or private company.
Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards, and regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication style and messaging for professionals at all levels within client organizations and the firm.
Ability to multitask successfully while working independently and in a group environment.
Superior analytical and diagnostic skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions.
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
Understanding of Grant Programs and related rules and regulations.
Solid project management skills.
Ability to visit the office as needed.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in public accounting.
One or more years of supervisory experience.
CPA license.
Experience with various accounting applications and research tools.

Responsibilities

Make constructive suggestions to improve client programs and policies.
Review workpapers and other work products to ensure they meet client requirements and PHA quality standards.
Research program regulations and present findings to clients.
Lead preparation and submission of housing subsidy applications and federal funding for client programs.
Provide basic and advanced accounting services, including year-end and monthly reconciliation and HUD financial reporting and compliance.
Understand common financial statements and prepare draft financial information for review.
Conduct basic financial statement analysis and understand business finance and accounting functions.
Assist in managing engagement budgets to complete work on time and within clients’ expected costs.
Plan basic engagements, including onboarding and client delivery, and follow engagement economics and best practices for billing and time entry.
Interact with clients to obtain information, documents, and data needed for assigned tasks.
Identify and organize clients’ financial information; prepare requested financial reports and schedules, formatting them for easy review by BDO management and clients.
Review client information for accuracy, use deductive reasoning to identify anomalies or gaps, and communicate significant issues to a supervisor.
Support drafting proposals and other documents explaining proposed solutions to clients.
Articulate BDO’s value proposition and understand its target market and client profile.
Apply BDO processes, systems, technology, and resources to manage workflow and ensure proper documentation and workpapers.
Coach less experienced consultants and provide verbal and written performance feedback.
Supervise consultants’ work assignments on engagement teams.
Perform other duties as required.