Senior Assurance Lead: In-Charge Audit & GAAP Expert

BDO USA, Llp; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. is seeking an Assurance Experienced Senior to coordinate daily in-charge audit duties, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up. You will prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply GAAP, and document and test internal controls while serving as the primary client contact for routine inquiries.

The role requires guiding audit staff, ensuring timely fieldwork, and supporting reviews and agreed-upon procedures. CPA track and SEC/PCAOB knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Statistics, required OR Bachelor’s degree in other focus area and CPA certification, required Master’s degree in Accountancy, preferred
• Three (3) or more years of prior relevant audit experience and/or public accounting, private industry accounting or consulting/professional services experience, required
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment, required, and actively pursuing completion of the exams, required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day 'in-charge' duties of planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up for audits
• Document, validate, test, and assess internal controls
• Communicate with clients and provide information, including client contacts
• Supervise audit staff and review workpapers and conclusions
• Plan and execute Section 404 internal control audits and related testing
• Prepare and review financial statements with disclosures per GAAP requirements

Skills

Audit leadership

GAAP knowledge

SEC compliance

PCAOB guidelines

Project management

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Master’s in Accountancy (preferred)

Tools

Accounting Research Manager

BDO Audit Manuals

Excel

Audit software

Job description

BDO USA, P.A. is seeking an Assurance Experienced Senior to coordinate daily in-charge audit duties, including planning, fieldwork, and wrap-up. You will prepare financial statements with disclosures, apply GAAP, and document and test internal controls while serving as the primary client contact for routine inquiries.

The role requires guiding audit staff, ensuring timely fieldwork, and supporting reviews and agreed-upon procedures. CPA track and SEC/PCAOB knowledge are highly valued.