Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services

Job Summary:

The Senior Manager, Accounting Advisory Services is responsible for understanding complex accounting and reporting matters and advising companies on the proper application of accounting standards for both public and private companies. This role assists companies with the implementation of new accounting standards as well as other accounting and reporting related projects. The Senior Manager administers training on accounting and reporting related matters, both internal and external.  

Job Duties:

• Researches complex auditing and reporting problems, and communicates to clients in both written and verbal format
• Designs tools and templates for use on ARAS engagements 
• Evaluates impacts of new business transactions combination; discontinued operations, debt modifications and stock compensation
• Produces Thought Leadership pieces, conference calls and live presentations for clients and prospective clients
• Demonstrates Thought Leadership, and provides value-added insights in BDO’s formal communications, articles and speeches for external audiences
• Participates on professional committees 
• Applies, with honesty and integrity, relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, as well as the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, seniors and managers, as assigned
• Provides verbal and written performance reviews to associates, seniors and managers, as needed

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Economics, required; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, required
• Master’s in Accountancy, preferred

Experience:

• Seven (7) or more years of relevant work experience, required
• Supervisory experience, required

License/Certifications:

• CPA, required

    
Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, preferred
• Experience with accounting research databases, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding and proficiency of accounting standards and reporting requirements for public companies
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Superior written and verbal communications skills
• Excellent client development/relationship-building skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and SEC 

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

National Range:  $160,000 - $175,000
Colorado Range:  $160,000 - $175,000
Maryland Range:  $160,000 - $175,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:  $160,000 - $175,000

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP off