Strategic Assurance Risk Manager

BDO USA, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Total Rewards benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP provides assurance, tax, and advisory services across the U.S. The Assurance Risk Management Manager oversees key risk management, compliance, and quality controls to support audit quality and adherence to professional standards and firm policies.

The role independently executes projects and guides assurance practitioners. Responsibilities include translating standards into practical guidance, monitoring risk and SoQM controls, and developing risk policies and training content while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; focus in Accounting preferred.
• MBA or Master's in accountancy preferred.
• Six+ years in public accounting, required.

Responsibilities

• Translate professional standards and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for assurance practitioners.
• Manage and monitor risk management and SoQM controls.
• Develop and maintain risk management policies, guidance, and training content.
• Execute system requirements, testing, and enhancements with proper documentation.
• Escalate complex issues and drive process improvements.

Skills

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

MBA or Master's in accountancy (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Assurance applications/tools

Job description

BDO USA, LLP provides assurance, tax, and advisory services across the U.S. The Assurance Risk Management Manager oversees key risk management, compliance, and quality controls to support audit quality and adherence to professional standards and firm policies.

The role independently executes projects and guides assurance practitioners. Responsibilities include translating standards into practical guidance, monitoring risk and SoQM controls, and developing risk policies and training content while