Assurance Director
Job
Summary:
The Director title is reserved for professionals who achieve recognition in a technical area of assurance and risk management. The person is qualified to perform certain limited yet critical additional technical functions as an Engagement Director or as a Concurring Reviewer. These additional responsibilities are conferred only as outlined above. This senior role recognizes the person as an expert of great long-term value to the firm.Job Duties:
Business Acumen:
Able to apply knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies to provide services, solutions and advice that considers and improves the organization as a whole as evidenced by:
Ability to understand core business operations/structure of various businessesDemonstrates advanced knowledge of business issues, trends and industry economicsIdentifies and discusses key financial and non-financial performance measuresDemonstrates ease with client communicationsTechnical Roles a Director may perform:
When functioning as Engagement Director:
May also be, but not required to be, a Client Service Engagement Director. In this capacity, may sign audit review and compilation reports related to these engagements, as well as engagement letters and other correspondenceWritten pre-approval by the Client Service Assurance Partner and the Practice Region RTD and RBLL and the Practice Office OBLL for the specific assignment before a Director may perform duties of Engagement Director of that specific assignmentThe Director must demonstrate the requisite industry experience necessary for the specified engagementThe engagement must be not designated as requiring an IQCR Review in accordance with the BDO Assurance Manual and may not be associated with or expected to be associated in the foreseeable future, which is generally a two-year horizon, with a public company.The final review of only the financial statements and MRC must be performed by an Assurance Partner. When functioning as Concurring Reviewer where the engagement is sensitive but non-public:
Written pre-approval must be obtained from the Practice Region RTD and RBLL and the Practice Office OBLL. The Director must demonstrate the requisite industry experience necessary to serve as a concurring reviewer for the specified engagementThe engagement may not be associated with or expected to be associated in the foreseeable future, which is generally a two-year horizon, with a public company.When serving as a concurring reviewer, the Assurance Director should not have worked on the engagement in another capacity for the prior two-year period, and is prohibited from performing work on the engagement in other capacitiesGAAP:
Has an advanced knowledge of governing principles, applying those principles to client transactions, and documenting and communicating an understanding of these principles as evidenced by:
Advanced technical knowledge in one or more areas of GAAPControl Environment:
Has a general understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing, enhancing, or mitigating the effectiveness of specific policies and procedures as evidenced by:
Ability to identify critical and control pointsAbility to document and validate internal control systemAbility to assess effectiveness of internal control systemAbility to make constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting proceduresGAAS:
Has an advanced knowledge of professional standards, application of the principles contained in professional standards as evidenced by:
An ability/experience teaching others GAAS procedures and providing guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by othersOther duties as requiredSupervisory
Responsibilities:
Review work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers, and provide review comments as appropriateAct as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates, and managers as assignedProvide verbal and written performance reviews to associates, senior associates, and managersQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor s degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferredMaster s degree in Accountancy, preferred
Experience:
Eight (8) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required Prior significant supervisory experience, requiredIndustry expertise in one or more assurance specialty, preferredLicense/Certifications:
Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO s Assurance Licensing Policy, required If active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines Software:
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferredExperience with assurance applications and research tools, preferredLanguage:
N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to supervise managers, seniors and staff, as the situation dictates, motivate teamPossess strong GAAP and GAAS technical skills and knowledge with possible industry expertise in a specialized and technical field of assuranceAdvanced knowledge of SEC reporting rules, if required by specializationPossess people development and delegation skills, including training/instructionPossess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsPossess excellent risk management decision-making skillsAble to function as Engagement Director on certain engagements as set forth by specific policyGet involved with other areas of practiceIndividual 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:
$176,000 - $275,000 Colorado Range:
$121,080 - $142,207 New York City/ Valhalla Range:
$175,000 - $245,000 Washington Range:
$146,000 - $190,000 BDO delivers assurance, tax, digital technology solutions and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.Unparalleled partner-involvement Deep industry knowledge and participationGeographic coverage across the U.S.Cohesive global network Focused capabilities across disciplines
BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world s fifth largest accounting network.
BDO offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompass so much more than traditional benefits . Our wide range of rewards and our employees ability to customize rewards to their individual needs are two of the reasons why BDO has been honored with so many workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, Top Entry Level Employer, 2022 National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and more.
Some examples of our Total Rewards offerings include:
Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. A 401k plan plus an employer matchComprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day oneCompetitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveAdoption AssistanceFirm paid life insuranceWellness programsAdditional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance
Above offerings may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Click here to find out more!Full timeEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
The Director title is reserved for professionals who achieve recognition in a technical area of assurance and risk management. The person is qualified to perform certain limited yet critical additional technical functions as an Engagement Director or as a Concurring Reviewer. These additional responsibilities are conferred only as outlined above. This senior role recognizes the person as an expert of great long-term value to the firm.Job Duties:
Business Acumen:
Able to apply knowledge of business functions, processes and strategies to provide services, solutions and advice that considers and improves the organization as a whole as evidenced by:
Ability to understand core business operations/structure of various businessesDemonstrates advanced knowledge of business issues, trends and industry economicsIdentifies and discusses key financial and non-financial performance measuresDemonstrates ease with client communicationsTechnical Roles a Director may perform:
When functioning as Engagement Director:
May also be, but not required to be, a Client Service Engagement Director. In this capacity, may sign audit review and compilation reports related to these engagements, as well as engagement letters and other correspondenceWritten pre-approval by the Client Service Assurance Partner and the Practice Region RTD and RBLL and the Practice Office OBLL for the specific assignment before a Director may perform duties of Engagement Director of that specific assignmentThe Director must demonstrate the requisite industry experience necessary for the specified engagementThe engagement must be not designated as requiring an IQCR Review in accordance with the BDO Assurance Manual and may not be associated with or expected to be associated in the foreseeable future, which is generally a two-year horizon, with a public company.The final review of only the financial statements and MRC must be performed by an Assurance Partner. When functioning as Concurring Reviewer where the engagement is sensitive but non-public:
Written pre-approval must be obtained from the Practice Region RTD and RBLL and the Practice Office OBLL. The Director must demonstrate the requisite industry experience necessary to serve as a concurring reviewer for the specified engagementThe engagement may not be associated with or expected to be associated in the foreseeable future, which is generally a two-year horizon, with a public company.When serving as a concurring reviewer, the Assurance Director should not have worked on the engagement in another capacity for the prior two-year period, and is prohibited from performing work on the engagement in other capacitiesGAAP:
Has an advanced knowledge of governing principles, applying those principles to client transactions, and documenting and communicating an understanding of these principles as evidenced by:
Advanced technical knowledge in one or more areas of GAAPControl Environment:
Has a general understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing, enhancing, or mitigating the effectiveness of specific policies and procedures as evidenced by:
Ability to identify critical and control pointsAbility to document and validate internal control systemAbility to assess effectiveness of internal control systemAbility to make constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting proceduresGAAS:
Has an advanced knowledge of professional standards, application of the principles contained in professional standards as evidenced by:
An ability/experience teaching others GAAS procedures and providing guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by othersOther duties as requiredSupervisory
Responsibilities:
Review work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers, and provide review comments as appropriateAct as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates, and managers as assignedProvide verbal and written performance reviews to associates, senior associates, and managersQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor s degree, required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferredMaster s degree in Accountancy, preferred
Experience:
Eight (8) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required Prior significant supervisory experience, requiredIndustry expertise in one or more assurance specialty, preferredLicense/Certifications:
Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO s Assurance Licensing Policy, required If active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines Software:
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferredExperience with assurance applications and research tools, preferredLanguage:
N/AOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to supervise managers, seniors and staff, as the situation dictates, motivate teamPossess strong GAAP and GAAS technical skills and knowledge with possible industry expertise in a specialized and technical field of assuranceAdvanced knowledge of SEC reporting rules, if required by specializationPossess people development and delegation skills, including training/instructionPossess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsPossess excellent risk management decision-making skillsAble to function as Engagement Director on certain engagements as set forth by specific policyGet involved with other areas of practiceIndividual 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:
$176,000 - $275,000 Colorado Range:
$121,080 - $142,207 New York City/ Valhalla Range:
$175,000 - $245,000 Washington Range:
$146,000 - $190,000 BDO delivers assurance, tax, digital technology solutions and financial advisory services to clients throughout the country and around the globe. We offer numerous industry-specific practices, world-class resources, and an unparalleled commitment to meeting our clients needs. We currently serve more than 400 publicly traded domestic and international clients.Unparalleled partner-involvement Deep industry knowledge and participationGeographic coverage across the U.S.Cohesive global network Focused capabilities across disciplines
BDO brings world-class resources and exceptional service to each and every one of our clients. BDO USA is a member of BDO International, the world s fifth largest accounting network.
BDO offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompass so much more than traditional benefits . Our wide range of rewards and our employees ability to customize rewards to their individual needs are two of the reasons why BDO has been honored with so many workplace awards, including 100 Best Companies for Working Parents, Working Mother 100 Best Companies, Top Entry Level Employer, 2022 National Best & Brightest Companies to Work For and more.
Some examples of our Total Rewards offerings include:
Competitive pay and eligibility for an annual performance bonus. A 401k plan plus an employer matchComprehensive, medical, dental, vision, FSA, and prescription insurance from day oneCompetitive Paid Time Off with daily accrual from day one of employment, plus paid holidaysPaid Parental LeaveAdoption AssistanceFirm paid life insuranceWellness programsAdditional offerings include BDO Flex, Group Legal insurance, Pet insurance and Long-Term Care Insurance
Above offerings may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Click here to find out more!Full timeEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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