Assurance Senior Manager

Job Duties

• Applies 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
• Applies an advanced understanding of objectives and components of the overall control environment and organization, and supervisory controls
• Validates and assesses effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
• Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• Identify and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriate
• Supervise the work of audit team and review workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field work
• Provide on-the-job-training to the engagement staff during audit field work

GAAP

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles
• Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Presents and discusses alternative application of generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternatives
• Drafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to client
• Identifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed

SEC and PCAOB

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles
• Reviews SEC filings, including MD&A, financial statements and disclosures for appropriateness in form, content, completeness, and accuracy, and ensures that quarterly reviews are properly performed
• Reviews required communications to the client and Audit Committee, ensuring their completeness, accuracy and compliance with Firm and professional guidelines
• Reviews Section 404 internal control audit work to ensure their completeness and compliance with Firm and professional guidelines
• Ensures compliance with engagement independence requirements and consults internally as needed

GAAS

• Applies advanced knowledge and application 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
• Applies advanced knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS and PCAOB in performing and supervising work
• Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by others
• Communicates matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governance
• Applies the use of efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.

Methodology

• Applies advanced knowledge and application of BDO standards, policies and technology that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
• Conducts detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
• Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
• Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues
• Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate
• Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines
• Executes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving procedures
• Considers Sarbanes-Oxley rules in understanding and executing service plans for combined 404 and financial statement audits for public clients

Research

• Defines methodology to conduct research projects and completes in a timely manner
• Applies advanced knowledge of all appropriate research tools and draws conclusions based upon appropriate research
• Prepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriate
• Presents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively and accurately

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made to the team members and clients
• Supervises managers, associates, and senior associates on all projects
• Review work prepared by managers, associates and senior associates and provide review comments
• Act as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
• Schedule and manage workload of associates and senior associates
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
• Teach/coach managers, seniors, and associates to provide on the job learning