Assurance Professional Practice Experienced Senior, Global Offering Services

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