Manager, Risk Advisory Services

BDO USA•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Manager, Risk Advisory Services manages and delivers client solutions in internal auditing and internal controls, including business risk assessment, business process improvement and transformation, regulatory compliance, risk management, information technology audit and control, financial and operational audit, business conduct, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). The Manager oversees teams through all stages of internal audit and consulting engagements, including planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and report preparation, and provides recommendations concerning client business risks. The role also recommends improvements to clients’ internal controls and operating procedures and manages aspects of engagement administration. The position may involve a sporadic and fluctuating schedule. The Manager serves as a primary client contact, manages engagement delivery and economics, oversees staff, and supports practice development. The role requires financial-services risk advisory or audit experience, strong project and people-management capabilities, and the ability to communicate findings and recommendations to client personnel. Travel may be required 20% to 40% of the time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
Six or more years of banking, asset management, brokerage, or other financial-services experience within a public accounting firm or financial institution performing internal audits, consulting, compliance, or risk advisory services.
Experience with internal controls, including SOX/FDICIA, process-control design, preparation of flowcharts and control matrices, control documentation and testing, and identifying and reporting control gaps.
Experience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports.
Three or more years of prior supervisory experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating all stages of an internal audit.
Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards, and regulations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly business and report writing.
Ability to adapt communication style and messaging for professionals at all levels within client organizations and the firm.
Ability to multitask successfully, working independently and in a group environment.
Strong analytical and diagnostic skills, including the ability to break down complex issues and implement appropriate resolutions.
Ability to work in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail and accuracy.
Solid project-management skills.
Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (IIA Standards).
Solid understanding of general IT control concepts.
People-development and delegation skills, including training, instruction, engagement scheduling, and budgeting.
Executive presence and ability to serve as a primary client contact and present to clients and potential clients.
Ability to resolve complex business issues and build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
Ability to travel 20% to 40% of the time when necessary.
Ability to foster a positive demeanor, continuous-learning attitude, growth mindset, and client-service mentality among staff and seniors.

Nice To Haves

MBA or another relevant advanced degree.
At least five years performing internal audits of banking, asset management, brokerage, or other financial-services activities, including areas such as lending; treasury and finance; core regulatory requirements; bank, asset-management, or brokerage operations; or human resources.
Experience performing process reviews, systems reviews, and reviews of application controls.
CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CFSA certification.
Experience with ACL and/or IDEA and MS Access.
Experience using assurance applications and research tools appropriate to this level.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary contact for clients, responding to questions and sharing engagement progress, challenges, and identified issues.
Conduct informational interviews and facilitate meetings with client management during engagements.
Communicate control gaps and recommendations for improvements to processes, controls, and risk management to client management.
Analyze client processes, risks, and controls.
Deliver exceptional client service and develop advanced deliverables or solutions to client issues.
Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments within established or required timelines while overseeing the team.
Coordinate and assist with developing risk-based audit plans and programs.
Maintain the confidentiality of engagement documentation and work papers.
Establish engagement budgets and recommend project-scope or pricing changes as needed.
Prepare periodic, timely billings and manage adjustments to engagement realization as needed.
Manage engagement economics and ensure engagement metrics are achieved.
Use practical research aids, including databases and trade publications, to understand clients’ industries.
Build and maintain strategic relationships with client personnel, including client management.
Prepare formal and informal presentations for client meetings.
Identify new business opportunities for the RAS-FS practice and communicate them to engagement supervisors.
Participate in practice marketing and business development activities.
Draft proposals and reports and conduct research as needed.
Administer project plans and perform other duties as required.
Supervise the day-to-day workload of RAS-FS Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and review their work for professional and firm quality standards.
Ensure RAS-FS Senior Associates and Associates receive training on relevant software.
Evaluate staff performance and assist with developing professional goals and objectives.
Provide periodic performance feedback and complete performance evaluations in accordance with firm guidance.
Mentor RAS-FS Senior Associates and Associates as appropriate.