Senior Audit Manager, State & Local Government

• 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
• Identifies and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in charge as deemed appropriate
• Supervises the work of audit team and reviews workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field work
• Provides on-the-job-training to the engagement staff during audit field work

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of governing principles of Governmental Accounting Standards (GASB)

• Applies GASB principles to client transactions
• Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Monitors and communicates important professional, industry 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

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of professional standards

• Applies the principles contained in professional standards
• Documents and communicates an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement
• Applies advanced knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS in performing and supervising work
• Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions made by others
• Communicates matters required to be reported to those charged with governance
• Applies the use of efficiency tools such as statistical sampling, CAATS, etc.

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of the Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) and the principles of the Uniform Guidance as it applies to single audits

• 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

• 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

• 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
• Reviews work prepared by managers, associates and senior associates and provide review comments
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
• Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
• Teaches/coaches managers, seniors, and associates to provide on the job learning

• Bachelor's degree, required; with a focus in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, preferred
• Master's degree in Accountancy, preferred

• Seven (7) 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, required
• Advanced industry experience in one or more assurance specialty, preferred

• 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

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred

• Ability to demonstrate strong leadership skills and be a role model to managers and staff
• Advanced GAAP for State and Local Governments and GAAS/GAGAS (Yellow Book) knowledge
• Possess proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting
• Possess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients
• Possess excellent client development/relationship-building skills
• Possess excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to substantially take charge of entire simple engagement
• Able to resolve complex accounting issues
• Ability to be responsible for business development and marketing
• Has knowledge of and can promote the use of all BDO client service specialties/offerings, including BDO International and the BDO Alliance
• Ability to be responsible for engagement profitability, including billings and collections, and maintaining engagement team focus on productivity and efficiency

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities

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