Strategic Risk & Assurance Director

BDO USA, Llp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.A. in New York, NY seeks an Assurance Risk Management Director to lead risk management programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide quality management across major initiatives.

You will direct testing efforts for BDOAdvantage and translate policy into actionable requirements for technology solutions. The role requires extensive experience in public accounting, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, SEC, and PCAOB rules, with the ability to build stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; focus preferred.
• MBA or Master’s in Accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads key Risk Management programs and initiatives, coordinating priorities and implementation.
• Leads execution of Risk Management system requirements, testing, and enhancements for BDOAdvantage and other solutions.
• Provides technical and risk management leadership, interpreting standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies.
• Oversees Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning, and processes for consistent application.
• Oversees key SoQM and compliance activities, including controls, documentation, monitoring, and remediation.
• Drives continuous improvement and team effectiveness through process enhancements and coaching.

Skills

Risk management

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

GAAP GAAS

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

MBA/Master’s in Accountancy

Tools

Assurance software

Microsoft Office

Job description

BDO USA, P.A. in New York, NY seeks an Assurance Risk Management Director to lead risk management programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide quality management across major initiatives.

You will direct testing efforts for BDOAdvantage and translate policy into actionable requirements for technology solutions. The role requires extensive experience in public accounting, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of GAAP/GAAS, SEC, and PCAOB rules, with the ability to build stakeholder