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Assurance Director

Assurance Director

BDO USAOak Brook, IL, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

Assurance Director role at BDO USA. This senior position recognizes expertise in assurance and risk management with additional technical responsibilities as described below.

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.
  • Understanding of core business operations / structure of various businesses.
  • Demonstrates advanced knowledge of business issues, trends and industry economics.
  • Identifies and discusses key financial and non-financial performance measures.
  • Maintains ease of client communications.

Technical Roles a Director May Perform :

  • When functioning as Engagement Director : may sign audit review and compilation reports, as well as engagement letters and other correspondence; written pre-approval required from the Client Service Assurance Partner and Practice RTD / RBLL and OBLL for the specific assignment.
  • Demonstrates requisite industry experience for the specified engagement; engagements not designated for IQCR Review and may not be associated with a public company within a two-year horizon.
  • As Concurring Reviewer (sensitive but non-public engagements) : written pre-approval must be obtained; demonstrate requisite industry experience; engagement not expected to be associated with a public company within a two-year horizon.
  • As a concurring reviewer, should not have worked on the engagement in another capacity for the prior two-year period; prohibited from performing work on the engagement in other capacities.

    • GAAP

  • Advanced knowledge of GAAP principles; able to apply, document, and communicate understanding of these principles in client transactions.
  • Advanced technical knowledge in one or more areas of GAAP.

    • Control Environment

  • Understanding factors affecting policies and procedures; identify critical control points; document and validate internal control systems; assess effectiveness; and offer constructive improvements to client internal controls and accounting procedures.

    • GAAS

  • Advanced knowledge of professional standards; ability to teach GAAS procedures and guide others; other duties as required.

    • Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Review work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers; provide review comments.
  • Act as a Career Advisor to team members; provide verbal and written performance reviews.

    • Education and Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required; major in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics preferred.
  • Master’s degree in Accountancy preferred.

    • Experience

  • Eight 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; industry expertise in one or more assurance specialty preferred.

    • License / Certifications

  • Active licensed US CPA or recognized active international equivalent; required. If using active international equivalent or unique qualifications, must obtain an active US CPA license within firm-defined timeframe.

    • Software

  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with assurance applications and research tools preferred.

    • Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to supervise managers, seniors and staff as needed; strong GAAP and GAAS technical skills; potential industry expertise in a specialized field of assurance.
  • Advanced knowledge of SEC reporting rules if required by specialization.
  • People development and delegation skills, including training / instruction.
  • Executive presence; primary client contact, and ability to prepare and present client presentations.
  • Strong risk management and decision-making abilities.
  • Able to function as Engagement Director on certain engagements per policy.
  • Willingness to get involved with other areas of practice.

    • Compensation and Location

    Salary ranges and location details are typically provided in the job posting by geography. This description does not alter those disclosures.

    About Us

    Join BDO to find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility, opportunities for advancement, and a culture centered on meaningful connections while delivering exceptional outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company.

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