Assurance Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

Job Summary

The Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority is responsible for leading accounting‑related engagements in collaboration with Public Housing Finance leadership.

• Applies knowledge and understanding of HUD regulations and guidelines, and documents and communicates the applications of these principles as needed.
• Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and housing policies.
• Reviews work papers and other work products that meet the client’s requirements and quality standards.
• Assists in managing budgets on Finance engagements to complete work timely and within clients’ expected cost.
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of Capital Fund Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low Rent Public Housing Program, Ross Program, Hope VI, Business Activities, Component Units, and applicable State/Local Programs to draw conclusions and form an opinion on a target issue.
• Researches program regulations, new HUD notices, and presents findings to client.
• Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year‑end and monthly reconciliation, preparation and submission of FDS, financial reporting, etc.
• Leads the preparation and submission of Federal and local housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients.

• Coaches less experienced consultants.
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to consultants.
• Supervises the work assignments of consultants with engagement team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required.

• Four (4) or more years of prior experience in public accounting, required.
• One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferred.

• Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required.
• CPA, preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
• Experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred.

• None.

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm.
• Ability to successfully multi‑task while working independently and within a group environment.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions.
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline‑driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
• Understanding of HUD Grant Programs and related rules and regulations.
• Solid project management skills.

National Range: $95,000 - $105,000
Maryland Range: $95,000 - $105,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $105,000

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability