Remote Audit Senior Manager (Digital Assets/Crypto/Exchange/Treasury/Blockchain)

As an Assurance Senior Manager at BDO, you lead audit engagements in digital assets, crypto, exchanges, treasury, and blockchain. You develop strategies to strengthen client internal controls, advise on economic and regulatory risks, and serve as the primary technical contact for complex accounting and auditing matters. You combine deep expertise in GAAP, GAAS, SEC, and PCAOB standards with leadership of audit teams and responsibility for business development within your specialty.

What you'll do

• Assess and validate the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, and identify opportunities to improve client controls and accounting procedures
• Lead audit planning, delegate work to the audit team, supervise field work, and review workpapers and conclusions onsite
• Provide on-the-job training and coaching to engagement staff and act as a career advisor
• Identify and consult with clients on the impact of new accounting pronouncements and present alternative applications of GAAP with supporting arguments
• Draft complex financial statements and footnote disclosures, communicate these to clients, and resolve intricate accounting issues in consultation with BDO technical experts
• Review SEC filings including MD&A, financial statements, and disclosures for appropriateness and completeness
• Review required communications to clients and Audit Committees for accuracy and compliance
• Review Section 404 internal control audit work to ensure compliance with professional guidelines
• Apply advanced GAAS and PCAOB standards when performing and supervising audit work
• Communicate matters required to be reported to Audit Committees and those charged with governance
• Apply efficiency tools such as statistical sampling and CAATS
• Conduct detailed reviews to ensure audits comply with BDO assurance manual standards
• Prepare or review required communications to management and audit committees for timeliness and completeness
• Plan and oversee audit execution with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite deadline pressures
• Execute proper BDO methodology including archiving procedures
• Consider Sarbanes-Oxley rules when executing service plans for combined 404 and financial statement audits for public clients
• Conduct research using appropriate methodologies and authoritative sources, prepare supporting memos, and present issues to reviewers
• Set the tone for teamwork by supporting team members and delivering on commitments
• Supervise managers, associates, and senior associates; review their work and provide feedback
• Schedule and manage workload of staff
• Drive business development and marketing within your area of expertise
• Maintain engagement profitability, manage billings and collections, and keep teams focused on productivity and efficiency
• Promote BDO client service specialties and offerings, including BDO International and the BDO Alliance

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics
• Seven or more years of relevant audit experience in public accounting, private industry accounting, or consulting/professional services
• Prior significant supervisory experience
• Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent, or unique qualification as defined by BDO's Assurance Licensing Policy; if an international equivalent or unique qualification, you must obtain an active US CPA license within the timeframe defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and GAAS
• Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills and ability to serve as a role model to managers and staff
• Excellent people development, delegation, training, and engagement scheduling and budgeting skills
• Executive presence and ability to be the primary client contact, prepare presentations, and engage with clients and potential clients
• Excellent client relationship-building and development skills
• Excellent decision-making skills
• Ability to take charge of entire engagements and resolve complex accounting issues

Nice to have

• Master's degree in Accountancy
• Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialty
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools

What we offer

• Salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 for Washington DC (individual salaries determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography)
• ESOP company with beneficial ownership stake in the firm and enhanced financial well-being through a qualified retirement plan
• Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package

About BDO

BDO is an ESOP company providing assurance, tax, and advisory services across the U.S. and globally. The firm helps clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity, building relationships through care, curiosity, and commitment to growth and success.