Assurance Manager

BDO USA; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA in California seeks an experienced Assurance Manager to supervise audit engagements, lead planning, field work and wrap-up, and guide staff. The role includes marketing, networking, and driving engagement profitability through billing and collections.

You will advise clients on accounting issues, GAAP/GAAS application, and communicate complex findings to management and Audit Committees, while ensuring compliance with firm standards on public client audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or statistics is required.
• Active US CPA (or international equivalent) is required.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy preferred.
• Experience with GAAP/GAAS and audits.

Responsibilities

• Supervise audit planning, field work, and wrap-up tasks.
• Advise clients on accounting issues and regulatory risks.
• Review workpapers and supervise Associates.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Ensure engagement profitability through billing and collections.

Skills

Communication skills

Client development

GAAP/GAAS

Supervision

Engagement profitability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics

Master’s degree in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Assurance software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assurance Manager is responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the results through the delegation of tasks throughout the planning, field work and “wrap-up” stages of an Audit client engagement. In this role, the Assurance Manager is charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise, as well as the responsibility of ensuring engagement profitability involving billings and collections. Traditionally responsibilities of the Assurance Manager will include advising the client on various economic and regulatory risks within their industry, resolving complex accounting issues, apply GAAP and GAAS consistently within complex situations, writing technical consultation memos on GAAP / GAAS issues, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various financial reporting control systems.

Job Summary

The Assurance Manager is responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the results through the delegation of tasks throughout the planning, field work and “wrap-up” stages of an Audit client engagement. In this role, the Assurance Manager is charged with marketing, networking, and business development within an area of expertise, as well as the responsibility of ensuring engagement profitability involving billings and collections. Traditionally responsibilities of the Assurance Manager will include advising the client on various economic and regulatory risks within their industry, resolving complex accounting issues, apply GAAP and GAAS consistently within complex situations, writing technical consultation memos on GAAP / GAAS issues, and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various financial reporting control systems.

Job Duties

Control Environment

• Applies 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 a broad 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
• Identifies and communicates to management and audit committee suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
• Identify and delegates functions of the audit to the auditor in the charge as deemed appropriate
• Supervise the work of audit team and review workpapers and conclusions preferably onsite during audit field work
• Provide on-the-job-training to the engagement staff during audit field work

Gaap

• Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; applying these principles to client transactions; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles
• Identifies and consults with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements
• Monitors and communicates important professional, industry pronouncements
• Presents and discusses alternative generally accepted accounting principles and arguments for/against such alternatives
• Drafts complex financial statements and related footnote disclosures and effectively communicates these to client
• Identifies complex accounting issues and forms and documents resolution, seeking counsel of BDO technical experts as needed

SEC And PCAOB

• Applies knowledge and understanding of SEC regulations and PCAOB guidelines, and documents and communicates the application of these principles
• Reviews SEC filings, including MD&A, financial statements, and disclosures for appropriateness in form, content, completeness, and accuracy, and ensures that quarterly reviews are properly performed
• Reviews required communications to the client and Audit Committee, ensuring their completeness, accuracy, and compliance with Firm and professional guidelines
• Reviews Section 404 internal control audit work all necessary checklists to ensure their completeness and compliance with Firm and professional guidelines
• Ensures compliance with engagement independence requirements and consults internally as needed

Gaas

• Applies 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 a thorough knowledge of professional standards/practices, including GAAS and PCAOB 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, etc.

Methodology

• Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards that guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products
• Conducts detailed review to assure audit is completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
• Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
• 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 including but not limited to proper archiving procedures
• Considers Sarbanes-Oxley rules in understanding and executing service plans for combined 404 and financial statement audits for public clients

Research

• Applies methodology used to seek or maintain information from authoritative sources and to draw conclusions regarding a target issue based on that information
• Defines methodology to conduct research projects and completes in a timely manner
• Applies comprehensive knowledge of all appropriate research tools and draws conclusions based upon appropriate research
• Prepares memo supporting research/conclusions and consults with others if appropriatePresents issues to RTD or concurring reviewer effectively and accurately
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of Associates and Senior Associates on all projects
• Review work prepared by Associates and Senior Associates and provide review comments
• Act as a Career Advisor to Associates and Senior Associates
• Schedule and manage workload of Associates and Senior Associates
• Provide verbal and written performance feedback to Associates and Senior Associates
• Teach/coach Seniors and Associates to provide on the job learning

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

Experience

• Five (5) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
• Prior significant supervisory experience, required
• Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialty, preferred

License/Certifications

• Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy, required
• If active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines

Software

• Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Sound GAAP and GAAS knowledge
• Familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules
• Possess proven solid verbal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting
• Possess executive presence - need to be able to be primary contact for the client, prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients
• Possess client development/relationship-building skills
• Possess solid decision-making skills
• Ability to resolve complex accounting issues
• Ability to be responsible for business development and marketing
• Ability to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collections

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.

California Range: $120,000 - $140,000

Colorado Range: $95,000 - $130,000

Illinois Range: $100,000 - $125,000

Maryland Range: $105,000 - $125,000

Massachusetts Range: $105,000 - $115,000

Minnesota Range: $95,000 - $110,000

New Jersey Range: $104,000 - $112,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $110,000 - $150,000

Ohio Range: $95,000 - 125,000

Washington Range: $95,000 - $115,000

Washington DC Range: $105,000 - $128,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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