Assurance Managing Director, Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing Position Available In Suffolk, New York

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Assurance Managing Director, AccountingAdvisory & Outsourcing will have significant accounting advisoryclient service experience along with recent executive-levelcorporate finance experience and shall be deeply knowledgeable ofaccounting rules and related regulatory frameworks. This leader isexpected to serve as a liaison between the BDO’s ARAS and TASpractices for collaboration and cross-functional sellingopportunities and BDO’s national office to coordinate on accountingpositions and quality assurance requirements. Additionally, thisposition will promote Firm risk management policies and enforceaccountability on complex accounting and related risk matterswithin the ARAS and TAS business lines. This leader will berequired to demonstrate good business judgment and the ability tothink strategically, have a strong leadership presence that createsa high sense of accountability and integrity throughout the Firm,succinctly articulate complex accounting issues to finance andnon-finance audiences alike, and give practical advice by balancingrisks and being able to make and defend difficult decisions. Thisindividual will have nation-wide responsibilities to provide TASpartners, engagement teams, and clients with timely, high-quality,risk-based, and profitable accounting and reporting assistance aswell as be responsible for building out a team within ARAS tofurther and more extensively serve the Firm’s TAS business line.

Job Duties:

Engagement team and client support: Providestransaction-oriented accounting and reporting assistance primarilyto BDO’s M&A-TAS practice

Scope:

all industries and all areasof accounting and reporting, with an initial focus on mid-marketsoftware and technology clients and clients impacted by recentlyissued not yet effective accounting standards such as revenuerecognition and leases Writes and/or reviews accounting duediligence findings on topics that include but are not limited todeal risks, accounting operations, financial statements, accountingpolicies and internal controls, significant contracts, purchaseprice and working capital adjustments, and financial integrationCollaborates and coordinates closely with BDO’s ProfessionalPractice Group through BDO’s ARAS practice on complex accountingmatters and identify expansion opportunities and cross sellofferings on existing projects and clients Discusses accountingfindings, risks, and opportunities with management, those chargedwith governance, and other third parties, as applicable Assists TASengagement teams and relationship leaders with managing accountingand reporting risks by being a primary point of contact for allcomplex accounting and reporting issues and questions

RiskManagement:

Collaborates business line partners, quality and riskleaders on accounting consultations and aid with responses tospecific incidents, breaches, or conflicts Assists with managingrisk to the firm and its personnel by adhering to the requirementsof regulatory bodies including the SEC, PCAOB, and AICPAIntellectual capital development: Maintains and provide accountingand finance subject matter expertise Demonstrates, authors, andcommunicates TAS thought leadership Contributes to the developmentof firm guidance and quality assurance policies and practicesConducts research and benchmarking for client delivery and businessdevelopment needs Practice development: Speaks on behalf of thefirm at major finance and accounting events and industry groupsActively participates in recruiting efforts of service line leadersand staff Monitors and enforces engagement quality oversight andconsultation Designs and delivers internal training, learning, anddevelopment Provides staff coaching and mentoring Monitors andmaintains financial risk management policies and practices

Businessdevelopment:

Identifies opportunities for clients or the firm Usessocial media to promote the accomplishments and practices of thefirm and its people Leads or supports pursuit and proposaldevelopment efforts Leads or supports strategic marketinginitiatives Designs and implements appropriate key strategicdecisions that help the firm gain a competitive advantageProactively participates in, and in many cases lead, major practicedevelopment efforts Identifies scope expansion on current projectsClient development: Becomes driving force in becoming preferredservice provider Provides complex accounting and finance-relatedtraining and presentations to key client stakeholders Leveragespeople and talent networks to solve client and stakeholder needsRelationship development: Leads professional development shareforums Provides leadership advisory support to key client orthird-party relationships Identifies and connects potentialrecruiting and placement opportunities with friends andstakeholders of the firm Leads or supports charitable endeavors andcommunity service support in accordance with firm values

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Economics,required Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, orEconomics, preferred

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years ofprofessional experience in public accounting or related field,required Three (3) or more years of supervisory experience,required Ten (10) or more years of GAAP, required and GAAS, andSarbanes-Oxley, preferred Three (3) or more years of experiencesupporting risk management, intellectual capital development,practice and business development, preferred

License/Certifications:

CPA, required

Software:

Proficient inMicrosoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint andOutlook, required Experience with various assurance applicationsand research tools, required

Language:

N/A Other Knowledge, Skills& Abilities:

Strong leadership and management skills Superiorwritten and verbal communications skills Advanced knowledge oftechnical aspects of TAS This role requires a strong accountingbackground as a significant component of being able to develop andexecute on the strategy and development of the team is contingenton a strong technical accounting background Ability to be flexibleIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determinedafter consideration of numerous factors including but not limitedto the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, andgeography.

National Range:

$240,000•$260,000

Maryland Range:

$240,000•$260,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:

$240,000•$260,000 About Us Join us at BDO, where you will find more than acareer, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and youare valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility andopportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered aroundmaking meaningful connections, approaching interactions withcuriosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positivedifference in the world. At BDO, our purpose of helping peoplethrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, weare focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes andvalue for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO isproud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts peoplefirst, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S.team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisoryservices for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over160 countries through our global organization. BDO is the firstlarge accounting and advisory organization to implement an EmployeeStock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOPoffers participants a stake in the firm’s success throughbeneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance theirfinancial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition toour comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits•offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDOthrough investments in company stock and grants employees thechance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and growin value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middlemarket leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helpingcompanies take business as usual to better than usual. Withindustry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth ofresources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselveson: Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experienceof our professionals and clients Empowering team members to exploretheir full potential Our talented team who brings varying skills,knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigatean expanding array of complex challenges and opportunitiesCelebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business andhelp our clients transform theirs Focus on resilience andsustainability to positively impact our people, clients, andcommunities BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more thantraditional “benefits.” •Benefits may be subject to eligibilityrequirements. Equal Opportunity Employer, includingdisability/vets