Assurance Senior Manager

Job Title:

Assurance Senior Manager

BDO USA

Job Summary

The Assurance Senior Manager is responsible for developing suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures as well as advising the client on various economic and regulatory risks in a specific industry field of expertise by identifying financial and non‑financial performance measures, formulating and communicating the audit plan, answering complex questions involving GAAP and GAAS and composing technical consultation memos on engagements related to GAAP/GAAS issues.

In this role, the Assurance Senior Manager is charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise while maintaining key client relationships and acting as the primary contact for clients regarding complex questions and information. Additionally, the Assurance Senior Manager is a critical part of the offices/region’s Assurance leadership team and will be involved in the direct supervision, problem resolution and delegation stages of the overall audit.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries:
Accounting

• Control Environment (apply advanced knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures)
• Validate and assess effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
• Identify and communicate to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• Delegate functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriate
• Supervise the work of audit team and review work papers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field work
• Provide on-the-job training to the engagement staff during audit field work
• Gaap responsibilities (apply advanced knowledge and understanding of governing principles; apply these principles to client transactions; document and communicate an understanding and application of these principles)
• Identify and consult with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Present and discuss alternative application of generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternatives
• Draft complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicate these to client
• Identify complex accounting issues and form and document resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
• SEC and PCAOB responsibilities (apply advanced knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, document and communicate the application of these principles)
• Review SEC filings, including MD&A, financial statements and disclosures for appropriateness in form, content, completeness, and accuracy, and ensure that quarterly reviews are properly performed
• Review required communications to the client and Audit Committee, ensuring their completeness, accuracy and compliance with firm and professional guidelines
• Review Section 404 internal control audit work to ensure their completeness and compliance with firm and professional guidelines
• Ensure compliance with engagement independence requirements and consult internally as needed
• GaaS responsibilities (apply advanced knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement)
• Provide guidance to others and affirm conclusions made by others
• Communicate matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governance
• Use efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.
• Methodology responsibilities (apply advanced knowledge and application of BDO standards, policies and technology that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products)
• Conduct detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
• Prepare or review required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring…