Assurance Director, Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing at BDO International
Dallas, TX 75246
About the Job
Job Summary:The Assurance Director, Accounting Advisory & Outsourcing is responsible for identifying opportunities for projects related to complex accounting and reporting matters, as well as other accounting advisory projects for both public and private companies. This role assists the ARAS team and companies with the implementation of new accounting standards, as well as other accounting and reporting related projects. The Director will be expected to manage day to day relationships with clients, lead engagement teams and foster new opportunities. Job Duties:Applies technical knowledge to develop, administer and deliver training courses or presentation materials, including:
Defining training goalsSupervising course development or updating, and evaluating coursesFacilitating training courses, and evaluating course/presentation effectiveness based on participant and presenter feedbackResearches complex auditing and reporting problems, and communicates back to clients in both written and verbal formatsLeverages existing and helps design new ARAS tools and templates for use on ARAS engagements Evaluates impact of new accounting standards and new business transactions, including business combinations; discontinued operations, debt modifications, stock compensation and other complex financial instrumentsProduces Thought Leadership pieces, conference calls and live presentations for clients and prospective clientsDemonstrates thought leadership, and provides value-added insights in BDO’s formal communications, as well as articles and speeches for external audiencesDevelops business opportunitiesParticipates on professional committees Applies relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, as well as the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional ConductOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, seniors and managers as assignedProvides verbal and written performance reviews to associates, seniors and managers, as applicableReviews work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers, and provides review comments, as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Economics, required; ORBachelor’s degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, requiredMaster’s in Accountancy, preferredExperience:Ten (10) or more years of experience providing accounting and reporting advisory services, requiredFive (5) or more years of supervisory experience, requiredLicense/Certifications:CPA certification, requiredSoftware:Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, preferredExperience with accounting research databases, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid understanding and proficiency with accounting standards and reporting requirements for public companiesStrong leadership and management skillsSuperior written and verbal communications skillsPossess excellent client development/relationship-building skillsPossess excellent decision-making skillsAdvanced knowledge of GAAP and SEC Ability to supervise managers, seniors and staff, as the situation dictates, and motivate teamPossess executive presence, with the ability to be primary contact for the client, as well as prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsIndividual 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: $160,000 - $205,000Colorado Range: $160,000 - $205,000Illinois Range: $160,000 - $205,000Maryland Range: $160,000 - $205,000Minnesota Range: $160,000 - $205,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $160,000 - $205,000Washington DC Range: $160,000 - $205,000Washington Range: $160,000 - $205,000Join 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 offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clientsEmpowering team members to explore their full potentialOur talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunitiesCelebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirsFocus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communitiesBDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vetsClick here to find out more!Full timePosting Date: 2024-12-03
Defining training goalsSupervising course development or updating, and evaluating coursesFacilitating training courses, and evaluating course/presentation effectiveness based on participant and presenter feedbackResearches complex auditing and reporting problems, and communicates back to clients in both written and verbal formatsLeverages existing and helps design new ARAS tools and templates for use on ARAS engagements Evaluates impact of new accounting standards and new business transactions, including business combinations; discontinued operations, debt modifications, stock compensation and other complex financial instrumentsProduces Thought Leadership pieces, conference calls and live presentations for clients and prospective clientsDemonstrates thought leadership, and provides value-added insights in BDO’s formal communications, as well as articles and speeches for external audiencesDevelops business opportunitiesParticipates on professional committees Applies relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, as well as the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional ConductOther duties as requiredSupervisory Responsibilities:Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, seniors and managers as assignedProvides verbal and written performance reviews to associates, seniors and managers, as applicableReviews work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers, and provides review comments, as appropriateQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesEducation:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, or Economics, required; ORBachelor’s degree in other focus area AND CPA certification, requiredMaster’s in Accountancy, preferredExperience:Ten (10) or more years of experience providing accounting and reporting advisory services, requiredFive (5) or more years of supervisory experience, requiredLicense/Certifications:CPA certification, requiredSoftware:Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, preferredExperience with accounting research databases, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid understanding and proficiency with accounting standards and reporting requirements for public companiesStrong leadership and management skillsSuperior written and verbal communications skillsPossess excellent client development/relationship-building skillsPossess excellent decision-making skillsAdvanced knowledge of GAAP and SEC Ability to supervise managers, seniors and staff, as the situation dictates, and motivate teamPossess executive presence, with the ability to be primary contact for the client, as well as prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clientsIndividual 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: $160,000 - $205,000Colorado Range: $160,000 - $205,000Illinois Range: $160,000 - $205,000Maryland Range: $160,000 - $205,000Minnesota Range: $160,000 - $205,000NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $160,000 - $205,000Washington DC Range: $160,000 - $205,000Washington Range: $160,000 - $205,000Join 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 offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clientsEmpowering team members to explore their full potentialOur talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunitiesCelebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirsFocus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communitiesBDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vetsClick here to find out more!Full timePosting Date: 2024-12-03