Remote Audit Senior Manager (Digital Assets/Crypto/Exchange/Treasury/Blockchain)

Overview

The Assurance Senior Manager is responsible for developing recommendations to improve clients’ internal controls and accounting procedures, advising on economic and regulatory risks within a defined industry area of expertise, and supporting audit planning and technical guidance across GAAP and GAAS matters. This role also serves as a client primary contact for complex questions and information, while contributing to marketing, networking, and business development within the specialty.

Responsibilities

Control Environment & Internal Controls

• Apply advanced knowledge of the collective effect of factors that establish or enhance the effectiveness of policies and procedures, or mitigate risks
• Validate and assess the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
• Identify and communicate suggestions to improve clients’ internal controls and accounting procedures to management and the audit committee
• Delegate appropriate audit functions to the auditor in charge
• Supervise audit team work; review workpapers and conclusions (preferably onsite during audit field work)
• Provide on-the-job training to engagement staff during audit field work

GAAP & Financial Reporting

• Apply advanced knowledge of governing GAAP principles to client transactions and document and communicate the application of those principles
• Identify and consult with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Present and discuss alternative applications of generally accepted accounting principles, including arguments for/against alternatives
• Draft complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and communicate them effectively to clients
• Identify complex accounting issues and form/document resolutions, seeking counsel from technical experts as needed

SEC & PCAOB

• Apply advanced knowledge of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines; document and communicate their application
• Review SEC filings, including MD&A, financial statements, and disclosures, for appropriateness of form, content, completeness, and accuracy; ensure quarterly reviews are properly performed
• Review required communications to clients and the audit committee for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with firm and professional guidelines
• Review Section 404 internal control audit work for completeness and compliance with firm and professional guidelines
• Ensure compliance with engagement independence requirements and consult internally as needed

GAAS & Assurance Standards

• Apply advanced knowledge of professional standards, including documenting and communicating an understanding and application of professional standards on engagements
• Perform and supervise work using advanced knowledge of GAAS and PCAOB practices
• Provide guidance to others and affirm conclusions made by others
• Communicate matters required to be reported to the audit committee/board and those charged with governance
• Use efficiency tools such as statistical sampling and CAATS, etc.

Methodology, Planning, and Execution

• Apply advanced knowledge and understanding of assurance methodology, standards, policies, and technology to deliver quality services and products
• Conduct detailed review to ensure the audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
• Prepare or review communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
• Recommend appropriate outcomes to critical issues
• Initiate and prepare client acceptance/retention procedures when appropriate
• Plan the audit process and oversee execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite deadline pressures
• Execute proper methodology, including archiving procedures
• Consider Sarbanes-Oxley rules when understanding and executing service plans for combined 404 and financial statement audits for public clients

Research & Technical Support

• Define and complete research projects in a timely manner using authoritative information sources
• Apply advanced knowledge of research tools and draw conclusions based on appropriate research
• Prepare memoranda supporting research/conclusions; consult with others when appropriate
• Present issues to RTD or concurring reviewers effectively and accurately

Supervisory & Leadership

• Set the tone for teamwork by supporting others and delivering on commitments to team members and clients
• Supervise managers, associates, and senior associates on all projects
• Review work prepared by managers, associates, and senior associates; provide review comments
• Serve as a career advisor to associates and senior associates
• Schedule and manage workload
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback
• Teach/coach managers, seniors, and associates to support on-the-job learning

Client Development & Engagement Management

• Maintain key client relationships and act as the primary contact for complex questions and information
• Participate in marketing, networking, and business development within the area of expertise
• Support engagement profitability, including billings and collections, and maintain engagement team focus on productivity and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, required; major 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
• Active licensed US CPA, required
• Recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy, required
• If active international equivalent or unique qualifications are held: obtain an active US CPA license within the approved timeframe defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines
• Strong leadership and people development skills, including delegation, training/instruction, and engagement scheduling and budgeting
• Advanced GAAP and GAAS knowledge
• Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialty
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools

Compensation & Benefits

Individual salary offers are determined after consideration of factors including qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $150,000 - $205,000
Colorado Range: $120,000 - $170,000
Illinois Range: $125,000 - $190,000
Maine Range: $150,000 -$200,000
Maryland Range: $150,000 - $190,000
Massachusetts Range: $140,000 - $185,000
Minnesota Range: $120,000 - $145,000
New Jersey Range: $130,000 - $190,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $145,000 - $190,000
Ohio Range: $120,000 - $165,000
Virginia Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Washington Range: $125,000 - $155,000
Washington DC Range: $160,000 - $190,000

Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Location

United States (ranges provided by state/region): California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, NYC/Long Island/Westchester, Ohio, Virginia, Washington, and Washington DC.

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.