Assurance Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority

Job Summary:

The Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority is responsible for performing and overseeing the full cycle general accounting function and light consulting for clients in the affordable housing sector.

Job Duties:

• Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and policies
• Reviews workpapers and other work products that meets the client’s requirements and PHA quality standards
• Researches program regulations and presents findings to clients 
• Leads the preparation and submission of housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients
• Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year-end and monthly reconciliation and other HUD financial reporting and compliance items, etc. 
• Comprehends common financial statements and prepares draft financial information for review
• Conducts basic financial statement analysis and understands the finance and accounting functions generally performed by a business
• Assists in managing budgets on engagements to complete work timely and within clients’ expected cost
• Plans basic engagements to include on-boarding and client delivery phases and develops an understanding of engagement economics (i.e., billing and time entry) and adheres to best practices 
• Interacts with clients to gain information, documents, and data necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Identifies and organizes clients’ financial information, prepares common financial reports and other schedules as requested, and formats reports so they are easily read and understood by BDO management and clients
• Reviews client information for accuracy and uses deductive reasoning to identify anomalies or gaps and communicates significant client issues to supervisor
• Supports drafting proposals and other documents explaining proposed solutions to clients
• Articulates BDO’s value proposition and understands our target market/client profile
• Applies our processes, systems, technology, and resources to manage workflow and ensures proper documentation and workpapers 
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Coaches less experienced consultants
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to consultants
• Supervises the work assignments of consultants with engagement team

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred

Experience:

• Three (3) or more years of accounting experience, required
• Three (3) or more years of experience in public accounting, preferred
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, required 
• CPA, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required
• Experience with various accounting applications and research tools, preferred 

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding of all 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 the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions
• Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Understanding of Grant Programs and related rules and regulations
• Solid project management skills 
• Ability to visit the office, as needed

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:   $90,000 - $100,000
Maryland Range:   $90,000 - $100,000 
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range:   $90,000 - $100,000

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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