Assurance Experienced Senior

The Assurance Experienced Senior will be responsible for coordinating the day-to-day "in-charge" duties of planning, fieldwork, and "wrap-up" to include preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying most areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems. This position is also responsible for acting as the client contact for basic questions and information and may be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements.Job DutiesApplies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures.As Auditor in charge is responsible to the engagement manager for the day-to-day conduct of the audit work and in particular for ensuring that the field work is executed and completed as planned, in accordance with timetable, with Firm’s policies and procedures and to budgetApplies knowledge of transactional flow and key transactional cycles to complete audit workDocuments, validates, and assesses effectiveness of internal control systemDetermines and communicates improvements to client internal controls and accounting proceduresSupervise the work of audit staff and review workpapers and conclusions and explaining any shortcomings to themGAAPApplies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles.Understand and effectively communicate financial statement disclosure requirements to clientsIdentifies and applies new pronouncements to client situationsIdentifies, analyzes, and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles for the client, when necessary, with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partnerIdentifies complex accounting issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolutionSEC and PCAOBApplies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles.Reads and reviews clients’ SEC filings, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and also ensuring all financial information is supported in the workpapers and appropriately testedPrepares required communications to the Client and the Audit CommitteePlans and executes Section 404 internal control audit including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designing test plans, evaluating deficiencies, and assessing the overall financial reporting control environment.GAASApplies 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.Formulates and communicates the audit planApplies GAAS to a variety of complex issues and consults others as appropriateApplies of audit skepticism and determines when to reduce or expand testingUses BDO audit manuals as appropriate for the situationDocuments deviations from BDO policy with approvalLook for opportunities to suggest improvement to company’s internal controls and prepare draft communication required by professional standards.MethodologyApplies knowledge and application of BDO standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products.Applies BDO audit approach and methodologies, including tools and technology, to execute the audit with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlinesIdentifies and proposes outcomes to critical issuesResearchApplies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on that information.Applies knowledge of the use of internal and external research tools and selects methodology for routine research requestsResearches more complex areas of accounting and forms an initial opinion on the correct treatment independently and considers and documents the impact on the client and audit engagementDocuments and organizes complicated findings in a usable format, based on information obtained from Accounting Research Manager, BDO Assurance Manual, Yahoo Finance, etc.Assist the engagement manager with gathering sufficient appropriate information about the business and information system, including the accounting system, to form an adequate basis for the preparation of the audit strategyProject ManagementCoordinate timing of planning, fieldwork, and review with audit team and client and assist engagement executives in developing the audit engagement budget and identify appropriate resources.Develop the draft Audit Engagement Planning Memorandum, audit programs and budgetsEstablish with the engagement manager the responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit workMonitor and report engagement budget to actual and advise engagement executives of possible overrunsOther duties as requiredSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervise a team of audit professionals ranging in size from 1 to 5Provide verbal and written performance feedback to associatesTeach/coach associates to provide on the job learningQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferredExperience:Three (3) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, requiredPrior basic supervisory experience, preferredLicense/Certifications:Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required, and actively pursuing completion of the exams, requiredCPA, preferredSoftware:Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, preferredExperience with assurance applications and research tools, preferredLanguage:N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Possess proven solid verbal and written communication skillsPossess people development and delegation skillsPossess executive presence - needs to be able to be primary contact for the clientAbility to "in-charge" all stages of the audit, including planning, fieldwork, and "wrap-up"Ability to perform the completion of an audit of a complex companyAbility to prepare and/or review financial statements with disclosures in accordance with GAAP dividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.California Range: $95,000 - $130,000Colorado Range: $80,000 - $105,000Illinois Range: $82,000 - $95,000Maryland Range: $92,000 - $110,000Minnesota Range: $77,000 - $90,000New Jersey Range: $96,000 - $103,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $80,000 - $115,000Washington Range: $80,000 - $105,000Washington DC Range: $92,000 - $110,000About UsJoin us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clientsEmpowering team members to explore their full potentialOur talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunitiesCelebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirsFocus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Locations 15 One International Place, Boston, MA, 02110, US #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17