BDO USA · 3 days ago
Assurance Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $105K/yr
4+ years expBDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking an Assurance Experienced Senior Consultant to lead accounting engagements focused on Public Housing Authorities. The role involves applying HUD regulations, managing finance engagements, and providing advanced accounting services while supervising less experienced consultants.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Applies knowledge and understanding of HUD regulations and guidelines, and documents and communicates the applications of these principles as needed
Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and housing policies
Reviews workpapers and other work products that meets the client’s requirements and quality standards
Assists in managing budgets on Finance engagements to complete work timely and within clients’ expected cost
Applies comprehensive knowledge of Capital Fund Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low Rent Public Housing Program, Ross Program, Hope VI, Business Activities, Component Units, and applicable State/Local Programs to draw conclusions and form an opinion on a target issue
Researches program regulations, new HUD notices, and present findings to client
Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year-end and monthly reconciliation, preparation and submission of FDS, financial reporting, etc
Leads the preparation and submission of Federal and local housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients
Other duties as required
Coaches less experienced consultants
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Consultants
Supervises the work assignments of Consultants with engagement team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Four (4) or more years of prior experience in public accounting
Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit of a basic public and/or private company
Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Understanding of HUD Grant Programs and related rules and regulations
Solid project management skills
Preferred
One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience
CPA
Experience with various assurance applications and research tools
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Wayne Berson
CEO and BDO Principal
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
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