Assurance Senior Manager, Non-Profit

The Assurance Senior Manager, Non-Profit will be responsible for developing suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures. The role will also advise clients on various economic and regulatory risks in a specific industry field of expertise by identifying financial and non-financial performance measures, 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 individual in this role will be charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise while maintaining key client relationships and acting as the primary contact for clients regarding complex questions and information. Additionally, Assurance Senior Manager, Non-Profit will be is a critical part of the offices / region’s Assurance leadership team and will be involved in the direct supervision of numerous staff on various in process engagements, problem resolution and delegation stages of the overall concurrent process audits.

• 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…