Manager, Assurance Risk Management

Job Summary:

The Assurance Risk Management Manager manages key risk management, compliance, and quality management activities that support audit quality and consistent application of professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies. The Manager independently executes assigned processes and projects, provides practical guidance to assurance practitioners, and identifies matters requiring escalation.

Job Duties:

• Researches and analyzes technical requirements and translates professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies into practical guidance for assurance practitioners
• Manages and monitors compliance activities and Risk Management processes, including applicable SoQM controls and regulatory and firm requirements
• Develops and maintains Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning content, and process documentation to support consistent application of requirements
• Executes assigned system requirements, testing, and enhancements, including documenting requirements, developing test scenarios, performing testing, and identifying issues or needed changes
• Applies professional judgment to Risk Management matters, independently addressing routine matters and escalating more complex or significant issues
• Manages assigned projects and recurring responsibilities, while identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of Risk Management processes
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred
• MBA or Master’s in accountancy, preferred

Experience:

• Six (6) or more years in public accounting, required
• Prior audit experience with public and non-public entities, required

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent, or unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy, required
• If active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines

Software:

• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, preferred
• Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 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

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.