Senior Assurance and Risk Management Lead

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

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. seeks an Assurance Risk Management Manager to lead risk, compliance, and quality management activities supporting audit quality and adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.

The role provides guidance to assurance practitioners, executes assigned processes, and escalates more complex issues, with responsibilities spanning policy development, testing, and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; MBA preferred.
• Active US CPA required or equivalent licensing; US CPA within defined timeframe if qualified internationally.
• 6+ years in public accounting with experience in both public and non-public entities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, SEC and PCAOB rules; solid communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate standards/regulations into practical guidance for assurance practitioners.
• Oversee compliance activities and risk management processes and SoQM controls.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies, tools, and process documentation.
• Manage system requirements, testing, and enhancements with clear documentation.
• Apply professional judgment and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Lead projects and identify improvements for efficiency and consistency.

Skills

Regulatory policies knowledge

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

SEC/PCAOB rules knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Relationship building

Decision making in fast-paced env

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or Master’s in Accountancy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assurance applications/tools

Job description

BDO USA, P.A. seeks an Assurance Risk Management Manager to lead risk, compliance, and quality management activities supporting audit quality and adherence to professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.

The role provides guidance to assurance practitioners, executes assigned processes, and escalates more complex issues, with responsibilities spanning policy development, testing, and process improvement.