Director, Assurance Risk Management

Job Description

Job Summary:

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.

Job Duties:

Leads key Risk Management programs and initiatives, coordinating priorities, stakeholders, and implementation

Leads 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

Provides technical and risk management leadership, interpreting professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies and developing recommendations for complex matters

Oversees Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning, and processes to promote consistent and practical application

Oversees key SoQM and compliance activities, including controls, documentation, monitoring, and remediation

Drives continuous improvement and team effectiveness through process enhancements, technology, delegation, coaching, and review

Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred

MBA/Master’s in accountancy, preferred

Experience:

Ten (10) 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 defied 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.

National Range: $200,000 - $250,000

Maryland Range: $200,000 - $250,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $250,000

About Us

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits\* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.

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\*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

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