Director, Risk Advisory Services

About the role

The Director, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for managing and delivering high value solutions to multiple clients in the areas of Internal Auditing and internal control, including business risk assessment and Enterprise Risk Management, business process improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, information technology audit & control, financial and operational audit, business conduct and fraud/forensic investigations.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a high-level contact for clients regarding all questions and information, including progress, challenges, and issues
• Conducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with client management members during engagement process, as needed
• Works closely with the engagement Practice Leader or Managing Director to ensure effective communication of control gaps and suggested improvements to processes, controls, and overall risk management to client Audit Committee and management
• Ensures that the client service team appropriately analyzes client’s processes, risk, and controls
• Ensures that the client service team provides exceptional client service and develops advanced level deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Oversees the development of risk-based audit plans and ensures the development of efficient and effective project plans
• Reviews, approves and seeks Practice Leader or Managing Director approval of engagement budgets and identifies opportunities to improve engagement efficiencies where possible
• Safeguards the preparation of periodic and timely billings, collections, and makes timely recommendations to the engagement Leader or Managing Director of adjustments to engagement realization, as needed
• Identifies and directs managers and staff to utilize all available research aids (as practical), including databases and trade publications, to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Identifies, grows, and maintains strategic relationships with client personnel, including members of client management
• Oversees the preparation of formal and informal presentations for client meetings
• Collaborates with RAS Practice Leader or Managing Directors to service clients and expand our presence in the marketplace, as well as other BDO practice leaders to bring the best solutions to our clients and prospects
• Identifies new business opportunities to expand the RAS practice and communicates opportunities to practice Partner or Managing Director
• Works directly with the Practice Leader to manage marketing and business development activities within practice, including but not limited to refreshing marketing materials and website content, as needed
• Develops thought leadership for the RAS practice by developing whitepapers and presentations on topics relevant to clients and the profession
• Fosters a positive demeanor, learning attitude and client service mentality with managers, seniors and staff
• Mets business development targets established by the Practice Leader
• Travels up to 25% as much as 75% of the time, as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Business Intelligence, required
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
• Ten (10) 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
• Five (7) years supervisory experience, required
• Experience in client marketing and successfully participating in multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts, required
• Experience in a public accounting environment, preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent certifications, required
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required
• Experience with ACL and/or IDEA, Power BI and MS Access, preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Able to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Able to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Able to collaborate with Partners, Managing Directors and Directors within other service lines and industries, as well as RAS leaders
• Solid project management skills
• Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level
• 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

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or Business Intelligence, required
• Experience: Ten (10) 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
• Supervisory Experience: Five (7) years supervisory experience, required
• Client Marketing: Experience in client marketing and successfully participating in multiple client pursuits and proposal efforts, required
• Public Accounting Environment: Experience in a public accounting environment, preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: CIA, CPA, CISA, or equivalent certifications, required
• Software Proficiency: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, required
• Research Tools: Experience with ACL and/or IDEA, Power BI and MS Access, preferred