Senior Associate, RAS Analytics and Innovation

BDO USA, Llp; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP in Raleigh, NC seeks an Analytics and Innovation Senior Associate for Regulatory Compliance and Internal Audit projects. You will drive data analytics, automation, and digital risk solutions to improve client controls and accountability.

You will work with SOX control design, data-driven audits, and innovative initiatives, collaborating with the Innovation team and local RAS teams to deliver actionable insights. 2+ years in related fields is required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years in Data Analytics, Risk & Regulatory, and Innovation.
• Experience in accounting/financial services or professional services (preferred).
• Experience with GRC tools such as Workiva and Optro (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Supports client engagements by identifying process improvements in compliance and internal audits.
• Designs digital solutions based on data analytics and automation.
• Reviews internal controls over financial reporting per SOX requirements.
• Uses analytics to enable audits and monitor risks.
• Leverages workflow automation to automate SOX testing.
• Prepares client presentations and acts as primary client contact.

Skills

Data Analytics

RPA & Automation

GRC tools

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MIS

CIA (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Power Automate

UiPath

Power Platform

PowerApps

Python

SQL

Excel

Power Pivot

Workiva

Optro

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge, and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.

Job Summary

BDO’s Core Purpose is Helping People Thrive Every Day. Our Core Values reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As an employee of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge, and choosing accountability. Our Core Values are the standards by which we conduct ourselves day in and day out, both internally and externally.
The Risk Advisory Services (RAS) Analytics and Innovation Senior Associate is responsible for providing hands on technology support for Regulatory Compliance and Internal Audit project engagements as well as internal Innovation initiatives.
The Senior Associate handles client projects that require proficiency in Regulatory Compliance processes (SOX 404, Internal Audit etc.) and proficiency in the use of digital tools such as Data Analytics and Automation. This role works towards identifying process improvement opportunities with Compliance processes and developing digital solutions to support Operational Audits, Risk Assessments, Control Testing, and Continuous Monitoring to drive efficiencies and help clients gain data-driven insights into new and emerging risks.
The Senior Associate also assists in the tactical execution of various RAS Innovation initiatives. This role will work closely with the rest of the Innovation team members and local RAS teams to develop digital risk solutions based on Data Analytics, Automation, and other emerging technologies.

Job Duties

• Supports a team that drives client discussions to identify process improvement opportunities with Compliance and Internal Audit processes


• Designs and develops digital solutions based on Data Analytics and Automaton technology


• Participates in the review and design of internal controls over financial reporting based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements


• Uses Analytics to tech-enable operational and business audits


• Leverages workflow automation technology to automate SOX control execution and testing procedures


• Identifies key risks and uses Analytics to assess their impact and likeliness of occurrence


• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings


• Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues


• Develops and maintains relationships with junior client personnel


• Administers project plans for client engagements


• Maintains solution development lifecycle plans


• Adopts quickly to new digital tools


• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product


• Acts as mentor to Risk Advisory Services Associates, as appropriate

Education

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems, required

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of combined Data Analytics, Risk & Regulatory, and Innovation related experience, required


• Experience working in the accounting, financial consulting, business advisory, and/or professional services, preferred


• Experience working with Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Workiva and Optro, preferred


• Experience in one or more of the following areas, preferred:
  
  
  
  • Data Analytics and Visualization
  
  
  • RPA and Workflow Automation
  
  
  • Database Development
  
  
  • Application Development
  
  
  • Artificial Intelligence
  
  
  • Machine Learning
  
  
  
  

License/Certifications

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, required.


• Experience using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, required


• Experience using Workflow Automation tools (Alteryx), required


• Experience using RPA tools (Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath), preferred


• Experience developing web applications in Microsoft Power Platform, PowerApps, preferred


• Experience using Python, Power Pivot, SQL, Tableau, and other like analytic and visualization tools, preferred

Language

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and communicate BDO’s business, marketplace, and value proposition


• Innovative self-starter with the ability to resolve complex national functional problems independently as well as in collaboration with others


• Excellent strategic and creative judgment


• Ability to organize and collaborate with individuals at all levels


• Desire to develop strong leadership skills, including relationship management, teaming, coaching, facilitation, and decision-making


• Ability to navigate and work effectively in a heavily matrixed organization


• Strong analytical skills in developing tracking/measurement processes


• Excellent project management and execution skills


• Excellent attention to detail and quality


• Excellent customer service skills


• Ability to work independently or within a team environment


• Strong writing and editing skills, with a focus on developing sales messages with impact


• Excellent verbal and written communication, as well as the ability to present and facilitate


• Ability to operate as an effective team player and manage change in a matrix environment thoughtfully and positively


• Ability to travel, as needed

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.
California Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Colorado Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Illinois Range: $85,000 - $100,000 Maryland Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Minnesota Range: $85,000 - $100,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Washington Range: $85,000 - $100,000
Washington DC Range: $85,000 - $100,000

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.
Learn more about our benefits: 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.

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