Assurance Senior Manager

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 / regions
Assurance leadership team and will be involved in the direct supervision,
problem resolution and delegation stages of the overall audit.

Job Duties:
Control Environment:
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 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
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, e c.
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:
Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative
sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on that
information
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
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering
on commitments made to the team members and clients