About the Role
The Experienced Manager, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for managing and delivering high-value solutions to clients in Internal Auditing and internal control. This includes business risk assessment, business process improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, IT audit control, financial and operational audit, and fraud investigations. The role involves managing a team through all stages of an engagement, providing recommendations on client risks, and improving internal controls and accounting procedures.
Responsibilities
- Acts as primary client contact for all questions and information, including progress, challenges, and issues.
- Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management.
- Communicates control gaps and suggested improvements to client management and audit committees.
- Analyzes client processes, risk, and controls.
- Provides exceptional client service and develops advanced deliverables and solutions.
- Proposes recommendations for a risk-based audit plan.
- Establishes engagement budget and recommends project scope and pricing changes.
- Prepares periodic billings and manages engagement realization adjustments.
- Manages engagement and economics to achieve metrics.
- Utilizes research aids to understand client's industry.
- Identifies, grows, and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel.
- Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings.
- Identifies new business opportunities and communicates them to superiors.
- Participates in marketing and business development activities.
- Drafts proposals and reports, and completes research.
- Administers project plans.
- Fosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude, and client service mentality with staff.
- Supervises the day-to-day workload of RAS Senior Associates and Associates and reviews work product.
- Ensures RAS Senior Associates and Associates are trained on relevant software.
- Evaluates performance of RAS Senior Associates and Associates and assists in development goals.
- Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations.
- Acts as a mentor to RAS Senior Associates and Associates.
- May act as a Career Advisor to Associates and Managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Business Intelligence required.
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
- Eight (8) years of experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing Risk Assessments, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley Readiness services, internal control assessments, management consulting as a Financial, Operational or In Information Technology Subject Matter Expert, required.
- Prior supervisory experience required.
- Prior experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control “gaps”, required.
- Prior experience conducting audit planning, developing audit programs, performing testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports, required.
- Prior experience performing audits of particular industries (manufacturing, retail, distribution, energy, etc.), based upon the RAS practice’s need, preferred.
- Prior experience performing process reviews, systems reviews and reviews of application controls, preferred.
- Prior experience performing audits within a public accounting environment, preferred.
- Certificate of Internal Auditor (“CIA”), Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”), Certified Information System Auditor (“CISA”), or equivalent certifications, required.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required.
- Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, required.
- Experience with ACL and/or IDEA, and MS Access, preferred.
- Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating all stages of an internal audit.
- Knowledge of internal accounting controls and professional standards and regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing.
- Ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels.
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment.
- Superior analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions.
- Able to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy.
- Solid project management skills.
- Sound US GAAP and GAAS knowledge and familiarity with SEC and PCAOB reporting rules. Knowledge of IFRS, a plus.
- Solid grasp of general IT control concepts.
- Excellent people development and delegation skills, including training/instruction and engagement scheduling and budgeting.
- Executive presence to act as primary contact for clients while preparing and presenting to clients and potential clients.
- Capable of resolving complex business issues.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel.
- Travel as needed.
Skills
- Risk Assessments
- Internal Auditing
- Internal Control
- Business Risk Assessment
- Business Process Improvement
- Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
- Information Technology Audit Control
- Financial Audit
- Operational Audit
- Fraud Investigations
- Forensic Investigations
- Client Relationship Management
- Process Improvement
- Audit Planning
- Audit Program Development
- Audit Testing
- Work Paper Preparation
- Audit Report Drafting
- Industry Audits
- Process Reviews
- Systems Reviews
- Application Control Reviews
- Public Accounting Audits
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Assurance Applications
- Research Tools
- ACL
- IDEA
- MS Access
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Business Report Writing
- Adaptable Communication
- Multitasking
- Independent Work
- Group Work
- Analytical Skills
- Diagnostic Skills
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Accuracy
- Project Management
- US GAAP
- GAAS
- SEC Reporting Rules
- PCAOB Reporting Rules
- IFRS
- General IT Control Concepts
- People Development
- Delegation
- Training
- Instruction
- Engagement Scheduling
- Engagement Budgeting
- Executive Presence
- Relationship Building
Experience Level
- Experienced Manager
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Business Intelligence
- MBA or other relevant advanced degree
Salary/Compensations
- California Range: $130,000 - $160,000
- Colorado Range: $130,000 - $160,000
- Illinois Range: $130,000 - $160,000
- Maryland Range: $130,000 - $160,000
- Minnesota Range: $130,000 - $160,000
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $140,000 - $165,000
- Washington Range: $130,000 - $160,000
- Washington DC Range: $130,000 - $160,000
Benefits
- ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
- Qualified retirement plan (ESOP) as a meaningful addition to comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
- BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets
