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About the Role

The Assurance Experienced Senior, Third Party Attestation will be responsible for the preparation of third-party attestation reports, including SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity and WebTrust for CAs, as well as HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR. This role involves documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems, including internal controls, with a specialization in technology risk.

Responsibilities

Applies knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures.
Identifies and considers all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations.
Makes constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures.
Documents and validates the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems.
Supervises and reviews the work of staff.
Documents business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls for service organizations.
Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence.
Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency.
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management.
Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the examination process.
Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards and their application.
Develops and applies an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals.
Applies auditing theory to various client situations.
Documents working papers and attestation reports in line with BDO policy.
Identifies deviations and notifies more senior team members for appropriate approvals.
Applies knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded.
Contributes ideas and opinions to the engagement team.
Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles to client transactions.
Plans and executes attestation examinations.
Reads and reviews clients’ reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Prepares required communications to the Client and the Audit Committee.
Recognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situations.
Identifies, analyzes and discusses alternative principles with management and the client.
Identifies complex issues and brings them to the attention of superiors for resolution.
Coaches less experienced team members in new areas.
Applies knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide service delivery.
Completes all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers.
Ensures assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
Researches basic and intermediate accounting topics and forms an initial opinion on treatment independently.
Coordinates timing of planning, fieldwork, and review with audit team and client.
Assists engagement executives in developing the audit engagement budget and identifying appropriate resources.
Develops draft audit engagement planning documents, audit programs and budgets.
Establishes responsibilities of individual audit staff for specific areas of audit work.
Monitors and reports engagement budget to actual and advises engagement executives of possible overruns.
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to Associates.
Supervises the work assignments of Associates.
Teaches/coaches associates to provide on-the-job learning.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Finance or Economics, required.
More than three (3) years of prior experience in IT, internal or external audit, required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required.
Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform technology-focused audits and assessments.
Knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations (SOC, ISO, WebTrust, HITRUST, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.).
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
Solid project management skills.
Ability to travel as necessary.

Skills

Third-party attestation report preparation (SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity, WebTrust for CAs, HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC, CSA STAR).
Control systems assessment and testing.
Internal controls knowledge.
Auditing theory.
Audit skepticism.
BDO audit manuals.
Working paper documentation.
Attestation report writing.
Client communication.
Risk assessment.
Process improvement.
Technology integration in audits.
Data analytics.
Emerging technologies.
Verbal and written communication.
Multi-tasking.
Independent work.
Group collaboration.
Analytical skills.
Diagnostic skills.
Problem-solving.
Attention to detail.
Accuracy.
Project management.

Location

California
Illinois
Minnesota
NYC/Long Island/Westchester

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced Senior
More than three (3) years of prior experience in IT, internal or external audit
More than one (1) year of prior supervisory experience, preferred
Experience performing internal control reviews, preferred
Experience performing SOC, WebTrust, HITRUST, SOX, ISO 27001 and security/privacy advisory engagements, preferred

Education Level

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Finance or Economics
Masters degree in Accounting and minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

Salary/Compensations

California Range: $87,000 - $130,000
Illinois Range: $80,000 - $109,000
Minnesota Range: $85,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $115,000

Benefits

ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success.
BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

About the Company

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed.
Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most.
Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world.
No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets