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