Senior Manager, Accounting & Reporting Advisory Services

BDO USA • Chicago, IL

3h • $160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services is responsible for
understanding complex accounting and reporting matters and advising companies on
the proper application of accounting standards for both public and private
companies. This role assists companies with the implementation of new accounting
standards as well as other accounting and reporting related projects. The Senior
Manager administers training on accounting and reporting related matters, both
internal and external.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Economics, required; OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, required
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant work experience, required
• Supervisory experience, required
• CPA, required
• Solid understanding and proficiency of accounting standards and reporting requirements for public companies
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent client development/relationship-building skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and SEC

Nice To Haves

• Master’s in Accountancy, preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, preferred
• Experience with accounting research databases, preferred

Responsibilities

• Researches complex auditing and reporting problems, and communicates to clients in both written and verbal format
• Designs tools and templates for use on ARAS engagements
• Evaluates impacts of new business transactions combination; discontinued operations, debt modifications and stock compensation
• Produces Thought Leadership pieces, conference calls and live presentations for clients and prospective clients
• Demonstrates Thought Leadership, and provides value-added insights in BDO’s formal communications, articles and speeches for external audiences
• Participates on professional committees
• Applies, with honesty and integrity, relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, as well as the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, seniors and managers, as assigned
• Provides verbal and written performance reviews to associates, seniors and managers, as needed
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings

What This Job Offers

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