IT Director, Risk Advisory Services

BDO • San Francisco, CA

119d • $190,000 - $235,000

About The Position

Working under the authority of a Principal, the Assurance Director, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for overseeing and delivering risk advisory services around Information Technology (IT) related activities such as Internal Audit, Sarbanes-Oxley, System Development Lifecycle and Implementation Reviews, Cyber-Security Reviews, Business Resumption/Disaster Recovery Planning, Information Technology General Controls (ITGC), Application Level IT Controls, Data Analytics, Business Intelligence/Automation, and Data Governance among other common IT related services. Additionally, the Assurance Director, Risk Advisory Services is charged with overseeing all aspects of an internal audit, SOX or consulting engagement to include planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client risks. In this role, the Assurance Director, Risk Advisory Services is charged with managing a team of professionals through all stages of internal audit or consulting engagements to include planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding engagement economics and legal risks to the Firm. The Director is responsible for ensuring exceptional client service and high-quality engagement deliverables. The Director is also responsible for developing new business with existing clients and prospects of the Firm, including the identification of target companies. The Director also supports the practice Principal with all aspects of client pursuits, including all phases of the client proposal process. The Director is responsible for all aspects of practice administration including time entry, client contract administration, billings, collections, and adjustments to engagement realization when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Business Intelligence, required
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience with a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing Risk Assessments, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness services, internal control assessments, management consulting as a Financial, Operational, or Information Technology Subject Matter Expert, required
• Experience performing audits within a public accounting environment, required
• Experience performing audits of industries such as manufacturing, retail, distribution, energy, etc., required
• Significant supervisory experience, required
• Experience performing process, systems, application controls reviews, required
• Experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control 'gaps,' required
• Experience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports, required
• Experience in client marketing to include but is not limited experience successfully managing multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts, preferred

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other advanced degree, preferred
• Certificate of Internal Auditor ('CIA'), Certified Public Accountant ('CPA'), Certified Information System Auditor ('CISA'), or equivalent certifications, required
• Experience with PowerBI, Tableau, ACL and/or IDEA, and MS Access, preferred
• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversees the documentation and testing of application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages
• Acts as a high-level contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges encountered, and issues identified
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process, as needed
• Works closely with the Engagement Partner to ensure effective communication of control gaps and suggested improvements to processes, controls and overall risk management to client Audit Committee and management
• Ensures that the client service team appropriately analyze client's processes, risks, and controls
• Ensures that the client service team provides exceptional client service and develops advanced level deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Oversees the development of risk-based audit plans as well as ensures the development of efficient and effective project plans
• Reviews, approves, and seeks Partner approval of engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficiencies
• Ensures the preparation of periodic and timely billings, collections and makes timely recommendations to the engagement Partner of adjustments to engagement realization, as needed
• Leads assigned client engagements and underlying economics to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Identifies and informs managers and staff to utilize all available research aids (as practical), including databases and trade publications, to develop understanding of client's industry
• Identifies, grows, and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client management
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings and seeks Partner review and approval of presentations prior to delivery
• Collaborates with both RAS and other practice partners to bring the best solutions to our clients and prospects and thus expand our presence in the marketplace
• Identifies new business opportunities to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice and communicates such opportunities to his/her practice partner
• Works directly with the Partner to develop draft proposals and reports, and completes research, as needed
• Works under the supervision of the practice partner to manage marketing and business development activities within practice, including but not limited to refreshing marketing materials and website content, as needed
• Develops thought leadership for the RAS practice under the direction of the Partner by developing whitepapers and presentations on topics relevant to clients and the profession
• Fosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude and client service mentality with managers, seniors, and staff
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

Benefits

• 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: $190,000 - $235,000
• Colorado Range: $190,000 - $235,000
• Illinois Range: $190,000 - $235,000
• Maryland Range: $190,000 - $235,000
• Minnesota Range: $190,000 - $235,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $190,000 - $235,000
• Washington Range: $190,000 - $235,000
• Washington DC Range: $190,000 - $235,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree