Remote Audit Senior Manager; Digital Assets​/Crypto​/Exchange​/Treasury​/Blockchain

Job Summary

Job Summary: The Assurance Senior Manager is responsible for developing suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures, advising on economic and regulatory risks in a specific industry field of expertise, identifying financial and non-financial performance measures, formulating and communicating the audit plan, addressing GAAP and GAAS questions, and composing technical consultation memos on engagements related to GAAP/GAAS issues.

In this role, the Assurance Senior Manager marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise while maintaining key client relationships and acting as the primary client contact for complex questions. The role is part of the offices/region Assurance leadership team and involves direct supervision, problem resolution, and delegation during the audit process.

Control Environment

• Applies advanced knowledge of the factors influencing the effectiveness or mitigation of risks in policies and procedures, and the supervisory controls within the control environment
• Validates and assesses the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting
• Identifies and communicates recommendations to management and the audit committee to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• Identifies audit functions to delegate to the auditor in charge as appropriate
• Supervises the work of the audit team and reviews work papers and conclusions, preferably onsite during audit field work
• Provides on-the-job training to engagement staff during audit field work

GAAP

• Applies advanced knowledge of GAAP principles and documents understanding and application of these principles in client transactions
• Identifies and discusses the impact of new accounting pronouncements with clients
• Presents and discusses alternative applications of GAAP and arguments for/against such alternatives
• Drafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and communicates them effectively to the client
• Identifies complex accounting issues and documents resolutions, seeking guidance from technical experts as needed

SEC and PCAOB

• Applies advanced knowledge of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, documenting and communicating their application
• Reviews SEC filings (MD&A, financial statements, disclosures) for form, content, completeness, and accuracy; ensures quarterly reviews are properly performed
• Reviews required communications to the client and Audit Committee for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
• Reviews Section 404 internal control audit work for completeness and compliance
• Ensures compliance with engagement independence requirements

GAAS

• Applies advanced knowledge of professional standards (GAAS and PCAOB) and documents understanding and application on engagements
• Provides guidance to others and affirms conclusions reached by others
• Communicates matters required to be reported to the Audit Committee/Board and those charged with governance
• Applies efficiency tools such as statistical sampling and CAATS

Methodology

• Applies advanced knowledge of BDO standards, policies, and technology guiding delivery of quality services
• Conducts detailed reviews to ensure audits are completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
• Prepares or reviews required management and audit committee communications for timeliness and completeness
• Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues
• Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate
• Plans the audit process and oversees execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness under deadlines
• Follows proper BDO methodology including archiving procedures
• Considers Sarbanes-Oxley requirements in planning 404 and financial statement audits for public clients

Research

• Applies methodology to obtain information from authoritative sources and draw conclusions on target issues
• Defines research methodology and completes projects in a timely manner
• Utilizes appropriate research tools and documents conclusions
• Prepares memo supporting research conclusions and consults with others as appropriate
• Presents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively
• Other duties as required

• Sets the tone for teamwork and supports others in meeting commitments to the team and clients
• Supervises managers, associates, and senior associates across projects
• Reviews work and provides comments
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates and senior associates
• Schedules and manages workload of associates and senior associates
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback
• Coaches managers, seniors, and associates for on-the-job learning

Education

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

Experience

• Seven or more years of audit experience and/or related professional services experience required
• Significant prior supervisory experience required
• Industry expertise in one or more…