Assurance Director, Inspections

Job Summary:
The Assurance Director, Inspections is responsible for managing and executing all aspects of the firm's internal inspection program for public and private companies.
Job Duties:

• Leads and performs internal inspections for public and private company engagements, including evaluation and communication of findings to engagement teams
• Responsible for assisting with all aspects of the internal inspection program including, maintaining and updating inspection policies, procedures, tools and templates; scoping and engagement selection; identification and assignment of inspectors; developing and leading training for inspectors; accumulating and analyzing inspection findings; monitoring and evaluating engagement remediation, performing root cause analysis, testing the system of quality management; presenting engagement findings to the Audit Quality Committee; preparing presentation materials for firm leadership and the assurance practice communicating inspection related matters
• Participates in the development of tools, templates, training, and other materials in areas of subject matter expertise, participates in consultations with engagement teams around addressing audit matters, and advises the firm's national assurance leadership on areas of possible improvement in guidance on audit execution
• Interacts with external parties including the PCAOB, AICPA and our Peer Reviewers on matters related to our internal inspection program and our triennial peer review
• Participates on professional committees and serves as liaisons with other accounting firms
• Participates in programs designed to maintain standards of quality, independence, and risk management throughout the practice
• Applies with honesty and integrity relevant GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB and other applicable or emerging regulations and standards, and the BDO Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Prepares presentation materials for the Audit Quality Advisory Council, a group that oversees the firm's Quality Monitoring function and reports to the Board of Directors

Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Leads teams of assurance professionals in the performance of internal inspections
• Supervises resources responsible for analysis, data management and project administration functions

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:

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

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of prior accounting work experience, required
• Prior supervisory experience, required
• Prior performance of internal inspections, preferred

License/Certifications:

• CPA certification, required

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, required
• Experience with assurance research databases, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Solid understanding and proficiency of audit methodology
• Advanced knowledge of technical aspects of auditing, as well as GAAP and GAAS
• Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), PCAOB Standards and SEC knowledge, helpful but not required
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Superior written and verbal communications skills

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.

• California Range: $175,000 - $250,000
• Colorado Range: $160,000 - $240,000
• NYC/ Long Island/Westchester Range: $165,000 - $250,000
• Washington Range: $160,000 - $240,000

About Us
Join 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 clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets