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Job Summary:

The Assurance Professional Practice Experienced Senior supports the Global Offering Services group within the U.S. Capital Markets Team with a primary focus on international engagements. This role performs first-level quality reviews of financial statements, group reporting packages, and SEC filings prepared under IFRS Accounting Standards and U.S. GAAP. The position also supports cross-border engagement teams with technical review activities related to SEC reporting and PCAOB standards. In addition, this role includes assisting with the preparation of training materials, project management administration, billing and collections monitoring, quality management procedures, and research initiatives. Success in this position requires advanced technical accounting knowledge, strong project management capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Job Duties:

    Performs first-level quality reviews of accounting-related documents within audit files, including financial statements and special purpose financial information, for engagements opining with reference to IFRS Accounting Standards
    Reviews financial statements, footnote disclosures, and group reporting packages for compliance with IFRS Accounting Standards and U.S. GAAP requirements
    Conducts gatekeeper reviews of SEC filings, including Forms 20-F, 40-F, 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, and F-1, for compliance with applicable accounting, disclosure, SEC, and PCAOB requirements
    Supports cross-border engagement teams by providing technical review input on SEC reporting matters and PCAOB auditing standards
    Manages multiple concurrent projects and communicate status, timing, priorities, and potential bandwidth changes to leadership and stakeholders
    Coordinates with principals, directors, and engagement teams to support timely completion of deliverables and management of stakeholder expectations
    Assists with the preparation of quarterly and annual training materials and presentation content for gatekeeper and IFRS engagement teams
    Supports execution of ISQM1 quality management procedures within the Global Offering Services group
    Monitors IFRS-related content on BDO.com and internal resource pages for accuracy and updates
    Assists with annual updates to IFRS Accounting Standards templates, including audit opinions, review reports, engagement letters, and management representation letters
    Monitors and updates SEC gatekeeper client lists and timeline tracking documents
    Monitors billing and collection activities for the Global Offering Services group
    Monitors gatekeeper review letter agreements for completeness and timeliness
    Assists with annual budgeting activities for the group
    Performs technical accounting research projects related to IFRS Accounting Standards, U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and PCAOB matters
    Performs SEC filing research projects to support engagement teams and internal initiatives
    Identifies process improvement opportunities within Global Offering Services and develop actionable recommendations
    Contributes to continuous improvement efforts that enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency across group processes
    Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
    N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education
    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required
    MBA/Master's in Accountancy, preferred

Experience
    Five (5) or more years of experience in accounting, audit, SEC reporting, or professional practice, required
    Experience performing technical accounting reviews of financial statements and disclosures under IFRS Accounting Standards, preferred
    Experience performing technical accounting reviews of financial statements and disclosures under U.S. GAAP, preferred
    Experience managing multiple projects with competing deadlines and stakeholder groups, required
    Experience reviewing U.S. issuer SEC filings, including Forms 20-F, 40-F, 10-K, 10-Q, S-1, and F-1, required
    Experience supporting international or cross-border engagements, preferred
    Experience with SEC and PCAOB rules, filing requirements, and reporting standards, preferred
    Experience in audit and assurance services, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)
    Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent or unique qualification as defied by BDO's Assurance Licensing Policy, required 
o    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
    Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
    Experience with SEC filing research tools and accounting research platforms, preferred
    Experience with document management and project tracking tools, preferred

Language(s)
    N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
    Advanced knowledge of IFRS Accounting Standards
    Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP
    Strong knowledge of complex financial statement areas and disclosure requirements
    Advanced project management skills
    Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
    Strong written and verbal communication skills
    Ability to communicate project status, timelines, and stakeholder expectations clearly and consistently
    Ability to perform detailed technical reviews with a high level of accuracy
    Ability to conduct accounting and regulatory research and summarize conclusions effectively
    Ability to work effectively with principals, directors, and cross-border engagement teams
    Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and recommend practical solutions
    Intermediate to advanced knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules and regulations
    Working knowledge of PCAOB auditing standards
    Client service orientation with a focus on responsiveness, quality, and collaboration

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