Director, Assurance Risk Management

Assurance Risk Management DirectorAs Assurance Risk Management Director, you lead risk, compliance, and quality programs and guide major initiatives across the firm. You translate policy into actionable business requirements for systems like BDOAdvantage, collaborating across functions to strengthen controls and governance. You provide expert guidance on regulatory expectations and firm policies while driving continuous improvement. This role partners with teams to shape robust risk management in a fast-paced environment and leverage technology for better risk outcomes.Compensation / BenefitsESOPTotal Rewards benefitsResponsibilitiesLead and coordinate Risk Management programs, aligning priorities across stakeholdersDrive requirements, testing, and enhancements for BDOAdvantage; translate policy into business needsProvide technical risk leadership, interpreting standards and regulations; develop recommendationsOversee Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning, and processesOversee SoQM and compliance activities, including controls, documentation, monitoring, remediationFoster continuous improvement and team effectiveness through process and technology enhancementsKey requirementsTen (10) or more years in public accountingPrior audit experience with both public and non-public entitiesActive licensed US CPA (or equivalent); must obtain US CPA license if only international equivalentExperience with regulatory policies and GAAP/GAAS; knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rulesStrong verbal and written communication; ability to build relationships in a fast-paced settingProficiency with risk management technologies and assurance applications (preferred)Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) (preferred)Strong communicationRelationship buildingFast-paced adaptabilityGAAP/GAAS knowledgeSEC and PCAOB rulesRisk management systems and testing