Assurance Risk Management Lead (CPA)

BDO USA, Llp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. is seeking an Assurance Risk Management Manager to oversee key risk management, compliance, and quality control activities that support audit quality and adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.

The role requires hands-on execution of processes, guidance to assurance practitioners, and escalation of complex issues, with a focus on improving efficiency, consistency, and independent judgment across audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; preferred focus in accounting.
• MBA or Master’s in accounting preferred.
• Six or more years in public accounting required.
• Prior audit experience with public and non-public entities required.
• Active licensed US CPA or recognized international equivalent; may need to obtain US CPA if needed.
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools and MS Office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translates standards and requirements into practical guidance for assurance practitioners.
• Manages compliance activities and Risk Management processes including SoQM controls.
• Develops Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning content, and process docs.
• Executes system requirements, testing, documentation, and issue identification.
• Applies professional judgment to Risk Management matters and escalates complex issues.
• Manages projects and recurring responsibilities to improve efficiency and consistency.

Skills

Regulatory policies knowledge

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

SEC/PCAOB rules

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Decision making in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA or Master’s in accounting

Tools

MS Office

Assurance tools

Research tools

Job description

BDO USA, P.A. is seeking an Assurance Risk Management Manager to oversee key risk management, compliance, and quality control activities that support audit quality and adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.

The role requires hands-on execution of processes, guidance to assurance practitioners, and escalation of complex issues, with a focus on improving efficiency, consistency, and independent judgment across audits.