Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Experienced Senior Consultant, Public Housing Authority is responsible for leading accounting relating engagements in collaboration with Public Housing Finance leadership.
Job Duties:- Applies knowledge and understanding of HUD regulations and guidelines, and documents and communicates the applications of these principles as needed
- Makes constructive suggestions to improve client programs and housing policies
- Reviews workpapers and other work products that meets the client's requirements and quality standards
- Assists in managing budgets on Finance engagements to complete work timely and within clients' expected cost
- Applies comprehensive knowledge of Capital Fund Program, Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low Rent Public Housing Program, Ross Program, Hope VI, Business Activities, Component Units, and applicable State/Local Programs to draw conclusions and form an opinion on a target issue
- Researches program regulations, new HUD notices, and present findings to client
- Provides basic and advanced accounting services to clients including year-end and monthly reconciliation, preparation and submission of FDS, financial reporting, etc.
- Leads the preparation and submission of Federal and local housing subsidy applications and federal funding for programs for clients
- 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 in Accounting or Finance, required
Experience:- Four (4) or more years of prior experience in public accounting, required
- One (1) or more years of prior 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 assurance applications and research tools, preferred
Language:Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:- Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the 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 ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
- Ability to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
- Understanding of HUD Grant Programs and related rules and regulations
- Solid project management skills
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: $95,000 - $105,000
Maryland Range: $95,000 - $105,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $95,000 - $105,000
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