Assurance Senior Manager, Non-Profit

Job Description

The Assurance Senior Manager, Non‑Profit will be responsible for developing suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures, advising clients on economic and regulatory risks in a specific industry field, 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. The role will also involve marketing, networking, business development, maintaining key client relationships, acting as the primary contact for complex client questions, and serving as a critical part of the office/region’s assurance leadership team.

Direct supervision of staff across engagements, problem resolution, and delegation will also be required.

• 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 and over compliance in an audit performed in accordance with government auditing standards.
• Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee results of the annual audit and makes 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 the audit team and reviews work papers and conclusions during audit field work.
• Provides on‑the‑job training to the engagement staff during audit field work.

• Applies advanced knowledge of GAAP, not‑for‑profit industry specific issues and understanding of Government Auditing Standards; applies these principles to client transactions; and documents and communicates an understanding and application of these principles.
• Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new or recently issued 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 the client.
• Identifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed.
• Considers Uniform Guidance rules in understanding and executing financial statement audits under Government Auditing Standards.

• 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 GAGAS 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, Advanced Data Analytics, etc.

• Learns and then applies advanced knowledge and application of BDO standards, policies and technology that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products.
• Conducts detailed reviews to assure audit is completed in accordance with BDO’s assurance manual standards.
• Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness.
• Concludes and 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 throughout the audit and through proper archiving procedures.

• Applies methodology used to seek or maintain…