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