Director, Assurance Risk Management

BDO USA • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

The Assurance Risk Management Director leads key risk management, compliance, and quality management programs and provides technical and operational leadership across significant initiatives. The Director leads Risk Management requirements, testing, and enhancements for BDOAdvantage and other technology solutions, partnering across functions to drive effective implementation.

The role also provides leadership on complex risk matters, oversees policies and related guidance and tools, and manages key System of Quality Management (SoQM) and compliance activities. It supports continuous improvement and team effectiveness through process enhancements, technology, delegation, coaching, and review.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ten or more years of experience in public accounting required.
• Prior audit experience with public and non-public entities required.
• Active licensed US CPA, recognized active international equivalent, or unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy required.
• If holding an active international equivalent or unique qualification, obtain an active US CPA license within the timeframe approved under firm licensing requirement guidelines.
• Good working knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Advanced GAAP and GAAS knowledge.
• Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal personnel.
• Ability to make decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• A focus in Accounting for the bachelor’s degree.
• MBA or master’s degree in accountancy.
• Experience using assurance applications and research tools appropriate for this level.
• Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead key Risk Management programs and initiatives, coordinating priorities, stakeholders, and implementation.
• Lead execution of Risk Management system requirements, testing, and enhancements for BDOAdvantage; translate Risk Management direction and policy requirements into business requirements, test scenarios, and implementation needs.
• Provide technical and risk management leadership by interpreting professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies and developing recommendations for complex matters.
• Oversee Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning, and processes to promote consistent and practical application.
• Oversee key SoQM and compliance activities, including controls, documentation, monitoring, and remediation.
• Drive continuous improvement and team effectiveness through process enhancements, technology, delegation, coaching, and review.
• Support others in their work and deliver on commitments to set the tone for teamwork.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director