Senior Associate, Risk Advisory Services

BDO USA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking a Senior, Risk Advisory Services professional in San Francisco. In this role, you will provide risk consulting and issue resolution, participate in audits, and manage client engagements.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with two years of relevant experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this position, which offers a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required.
• Two or more years of experience in internal audit or risk services, required.
• Experience with Internal Audit and Sarbanes Oxley, required.

Responsibilities

• Acts as primary contact for clients regarding basic questions.
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings.
• Documents client processes, risks, and controls.

Skills

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Data analytics software (IDEA or ACL)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for providing risk consulting and issue resolution to clients in the areas of contract compliance, SOX, internal audit business process improvement, information technology, and fraud investigations. In this role, the Senior, Risk Advisory Services will participate in all stages of a contract compliance, internal audit or consulting engagement and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap-up, and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client economic and legal risks. The Senior will also provide services including examinations for royalties, revenue-sharing, franchise fees, profit participation, production cost, and merchandise licensing.

Job Summary

The Senior, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for providing risk consulting and issue resolution to clients in the areas of contract compliance, SOX, internal audit business process improvement, information technology, and fraud investigations. In this role, the Senior, Risk Advisory Services will participate in all stages of a contract compliance, internal audit or consulting engagement and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap-up, and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client economic and legal risks. The Senior will also provide services including examinations for royalties, revenue-sharing, franchise fees, profit participation, production cost and merchandise licensing.

Job Duties

• Acts as primary contact for clients regarding basic questions and information
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with clients during engagement process
• Obtains information, documents and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues
• Documents and analyzes the client’s processes, risks and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory Services professionals
• Reviews client contracts and develops contract summaries, including key provisions and financial information based on type of contract
• Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Dynamically reassesses risk and communicates with senior Risk Advisory Services professionals and/or client as necessary
• Assists with the management of the engagement to ensure engagement metrics are achieved
• Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management members
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings
• Partners with Risk Advisory Services leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports, as necessary
• Implements project plans, maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Conducts risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established/required timeline while overseeing staff
• Establishes risk-based audit programs
• Determines scope of review in conjunction with the Engagement Manager
• Documents financial reporting cycles or internal audit area and identifies key controls
• Assesses internal control design and operational effectiveness
• Conducts audit testing of specified area and identifies reportable issues and dimension of risk
• Determines compliance with appropriate legislation and/or audit policies and procedures
• Communicates findings to senior management and drafts comprehensive report of audited area
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Ensures Risk Advisory Services Associates are trained on all relevant audit software and engagement processes and procedures
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Risk Advisory Services Associates
• Acts as mentor to Risk Advisory Services Associates, as appropriate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required

Experience

• Two (2) or more years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, consulting or risk services, required
• Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls, required
• Experience with Internal Audit and Sarbanes Oxley with a focus in entities wide risk assessment, required
• Experience performing contract compliance audit, specifically royalties and franchising agreements, required
• One (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferred

License/Certifications

• CPA or CIA certification, preferred

Software

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
• Prior experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferred
• Working knowledge of data analytics software such as IDEA or ACL, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Capable of effective managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Travel as needed

Salary Range

California: $85,000 - $100,000

Colorado: $85,000 - $100,000

Illinois: $85,000 - $100,000

Maryland: $85,000 - $100,000

Massachusetts: $85,000 - $100,000

Minnesota: $85,000 - $100,000

New Jersey: $85,000 - $100,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $85,000 - $100,000

Washington: $85,000 - $100,000

Vermont: $85,000 - $100,000

Washington DC: $85,000 - $100,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.