Director, Assurance & Risk Management Leader (CPA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Job summary

BDO USA, Llp is seeking an Assurance Risk Management Director to lead risk management, compliance, and quality initiatives across the firm. The role steers Risk Management requirements for BDOAdvantage and other technology solutions, translating policy into actionable business requirements and tests.

The position requires a decade in public accounting, CPA licensure, and advanced GAAP/GAAS knowledge. Strong communication and leadership are essential to drive firm-wide risk programs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Accounting preferred.
• MBA/Master’s in accountancy preferred.
• Ten or more years in public accounting required.
• Active licensed US CPA or equivalent and plan to obtain US CPA license within defined timeframe.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree, accounting focus

MBA/Master’s in accounting

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

BDO USA, Llp is seeking an Assurance Risk Management Director to lead risk management, compliance, and quality initiatives across the firm. The role steers Risk Management requirements for BDOAdvantage and other technology solutions, translating policy into actionable business requirements and tests.

The position requires a decade in public accounting, CPA licensure, and advanced GAAP/GAAS knowledge. Strong communication and leadership are essential to drive firm-wide risk programs and