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Job Summary:

This role is responsible for supporting clients with various tasks within the accounting and finance functions. This role is project based and will work with a variety of clients.

Job Duties:

Functions in various capacities including Controller, CFO, or Project Leader for clients

Demonstrates an ability to manage multiple client stakeholders simultaneously

Prepares miscellaneous accounting reports

Participates and leads various ad hoc projects

Oversees all aspects of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing

Demonstrates an ability to perform due diligence procedures for clients

Assists clients with SEC Reporting

Resolves complex accounting issues, and assist clients with implementation of new accounting pronouncements including ASC606 and ASC842

Ensures work is accurate and follows the correct technical approach

Creates and documents processes as well as suggests and implements process improvements

Recognizes and offers additional appropriate BDO services to clients

Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred

Master’s degree, preferred

Experience:

Ten (10) or more years accounting related experience, required

Experience working with public, private or private equity companies, required

Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks or SAP, required

Professional services industry experience, preferred

Public Accounting experience, preferred

Experience with MS Excel at advanced level, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s):

CPA, preferred

Software:

Proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook, required

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Technical skills commensurate with level of experience

Demonstrate a high level of professionalism even under pressure

Team player and contribute knowledge as well as ask for help

Fast learner and able to work ethically and effectively

Strong interpersonal and oral and written communications skills with ability to effectively interact with customers at all levels of customers’ and internal organization

Continually strive to improve inter-personal, management, functional, and technical skills set

Strong organizational skills especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details

Ability to travel minimum of 50%, preferred

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: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr Colorado Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr Illinois Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr Maryland Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr Minnesota Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr Washington Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr Washington DC Range: $85.00/hr - $95.00/hr

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. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

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.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

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.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits. Click here to find out more !

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets Click here to find out more !