Director, Assurance Risk Management

BDO USA, P.C.•Chicago, IL

4d•$200,000 - $250,000

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 also leads Risk Management requirements, testing, and enhancements for BDOAdvantage and other technology solutions, partnering across functions to drive effective implementation. The role involves interpreting professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies; overseeing risk management policies, guidance, tools, learning, and processes; and overseeing key System of Quality Management (SoQM) and compliance activities. The Director also drives continuous improvement and team effectiveness through process enhancements, technology, delegation, coaching, and review.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Ten or more years 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. Candidates with an active international equivalent or unique qualification must obtain an active US CPA license within the approved timeframe defined by 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

Focus in Accounting for the bachelor’s degree.
MBA or master’s degree in accountancy.
Experience using various 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, translating 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.
Set the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments.
Perform other duties as required.