Assurance Manager, Public Housing Authority

Reference #: 6775

Job Summary:

The Assurance Manager, Public Housing Authority is responsible for supervising, directing, and reviewing the results through the delegation of tasks throughout the client engagement.Job Duties:

Develops and conducts training programs and presentations for potential clients and the public housing industry

Performs General Ledger reconciliation for housing agencies

Provides budgeting assistance to housing agencies and clients on a monthly and annual basis using both client's and BDO's systems

May perform CFO responsibilities, advanced accounting services, and provide staff management consulting/advice to clients

Develops, revises, and implements housing policies and procedures

Advises clients on the formulation and administration of housing plans, policies, and programs

Ensures public housing programs are in compliance with established policies and applicable federal and local guidelines

Oversees internal controls and daily operations for housing authorities/agencies

Leads or supervises engagements

Manages staff

Actively markets and cross- sells Finance services

Communicates and manages client expectations

Participates in business development meetings and marketing activities

Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards and Fund Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low Rent Public Housing Program, Ross Program, Hope VI, Business Activities, Component Units, and other applicable State/Local Programs to deliver quality services and products to clients

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises Consultants and Senior Consultants on all projects

Reviews work prepared by Consultants and Senior Consultants and provides review comments

Acts as a Career Advisor to Consultants and Senior Consultants

Schedules and manages workload of Consultants and Senior Consultants

Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Consultants and Senior Consultants

Teaches/coaches Consultants and Senior Consultants to provide on the job learning

Other duties as requiredQualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, required

Experience:

Five (5) or more years of prior work experience in public accounting, required

Prior significant supervisory experience, required

License/Certifications:

Licensed CPA or international equivalent, preferred

Software:

Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, required

Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required

Language:

N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting

Executive presence, with the ability to be the primary contact for the client, and prepare and present presentations to clients and potential clients

Client development/relationship-building skills

Solid decision-making skills

Ability to resolve complex accounting issues

Ability to be responsible for business development and marketing

Ability to be responsible for engagement profitability including billings and collections

Advanced knowledge of HUD regulations

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: $100,000 - $110,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $107,963 - $110,000All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.