Manager, Assurance Risk Management

Job Summary:

The Assurance Risk Management Manager manages key risk management, compliance, and quality management activities that support audit quality and consistent application of professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies. The Manager independently executes assigned processes and projects, provides practical guidance to assurance practitioners, and identifies matters requiring escalation.

Job Duties:

• Researches and analyzes technical requirements and translates professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies into practical guidance for assurance practitioners
• Manages and monitors compliance activities and Risk Management processes, including applicable SoQM controls and regulatory and firm requirements
• Develops and maintains Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning content, and process documentation to support consistent application of requirements
• Executes assigned system requirements, testing, and enhancements, including documenting requirements, developing test scenarios, performing testing, and identifying issues or needed changes
• Applies professional judgment to Risk Management matters, independently addressing routine matters and escalating more complex or significant issues
• Manages assigned projects and recurring responsibilities, while identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of Risk Management processes
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred
• MBA or Master's in accountancy, preferred

Experience:

• Six (6) or more years in public accounting, required
• Prior audit experience with public and non-public entities, required

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent, or unique qualification as defined by BDO's Assurance Licensing Policy, required
• If active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines

Software:

• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, preferred
• Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
• Advanced GAAP and GAAS knowledge
• Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal personnel
• Ability to make decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment

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.

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.

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