Job Summary: The Senior Consultant, Real Estate/Affordable Housing 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. California Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Colorado Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Illinois Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Maryland Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Minnesota Range: $85,000 - $95,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Washington Range: $85,000 - $95,000 Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $95,000