Director, Assurance Risk Management

BDO USA, Llp; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. seeks an Assurance Risk Management Director to lead risk, quality, and compliance programs across major initiatives.

You will drive requirements, testing, and enhancements for BDOAdvantage and related technology, translating policy into actionable business needs. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in public accounting, CPA license, and advanced GAAP/GAAS knowledge, with strong communication and relationship-building skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Accounting-focused degree required; CPA preferred or license in progress.
• MBA or Master’s in accounting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS and SEC/PCAOB rules.

Responsibilities

• Leads key Risk Management programs and initiatives with stakeholders.
• Oversees risk management policies, guidance, tools, and processes.
• Directs testing and enhancements for risk management systems.
• Provides leadership interpreting regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Drives continuous improvement and team effectiveness.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory policy knowledge

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

SEC/PCAOB rules

Relationship building

Decision making in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA/Master’s in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Assurance apps & research tools

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

• 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.

BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability