Experienced Manager, Risk Advisory Services

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, including business risk assessment, business process improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, information technology audit control, financial and operational audit, business conduct, and fraud/forensic investigations.

This role involves managing a team of professionals through all stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement—planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and report composition—while providing recommendations on client economic and legal risks. The manager will also suggest improvements to clients' internal controls and accounting procedures and handle certain aspects of engagement administration.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary client contact for questions, progress updates, challenges, and issues identified.
• Conduct informational interviews and facilitate meetings with client management during engagements.
• Communicate control gaps and suggested improvements to client management and audit committees.
• Analyze client processes, risks, and controls.
• Provide exceptional client service and develop advanced solutions to client issues.
• Propose recommendations for a risk-based audit plan.
• Establish engagement budgets, recommend project scope adjustments, and manage pricing changes.
• Prepare timely billings and manage engagement realization adjustments.
• Manage engagement economics to ensure metric achievement.
• Utilize research aids (e.g., databases, trade publications) to understand the client’s industry.
• Identify, grow, and maintain strategic relationships with client personnel.
• Prepare formal and informal presentations for client meetings.
• Identify new business opportunities to expand the Risk Advisory Services practice.
• Participate in marketing and business development activities.
• Draft proposals, reports, and complete research as needed.
• Administer project plans and foster a positive, client-service-focused team environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services (RAS) Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and review their work product.
• Ensure RAS Senior Associates and Associates are trained on relevant software.
• Evaluate performance, assist in goal-setting, and support professional development.
• Deliver periodic performance feedback and complete evaluations in accordance with firm guidance.
• Act as a mentor to RAS Senior Associates and Associates and may serve as a Career Advisor.

Qualifications

• 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 in a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing risk assessments, internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley readiness services, internal control assessments, or management consulting as a financial, operational, or IT subject matter expert (required).
• Prior supervisory experience (required).
• Experience with internal controls, including process control design, flowchart preparation, control matrices, documentation/testing of controls, and identifying/reporting control gaps (required).
• Experience in audit planning, developing audit programs, testing, preparing work papers, and drafting audit reports (required).
• Industry-specific audit experience (e.g., manufacturing, retail, distribution, energy) (preferred).
• Experience performing process reviews, systems reviews, and application control reviews (preferred).
• Experience performing audits in a public accounting environment (preferred).

Skills

• Certificate of Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), or equivalent certifications (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) (required).
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools (required).
• Experience with ACL, IDEA, and/or MS Access (preferred).
• Solid understanding of internal audit planning and coordination.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards, and regulations (e.g., US GAAP, GAAS, SEC, PCAOB).
• Familiarity with IFRS (a plus).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including business/report writing.
• Ability to adapt communication style for professionals at all levels.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills for complex issue resolution.
• Ability to multi-task in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with attention to detail.
• Strong project management skills.
• Solid grasp of general IT control concepts.
• Excellent people development, delegation, and engagement scheduling/budgeting skills.
• Executive presence for client interactions, presentations, and relationship-building.
• Capability to resolve complex business issues.

Pay

Individual salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. The following ranges apply:

• California: $130,000 - $160,000
• Colorado: $130,000 - $160,000
• Illinois: $130,000 - $160,000
• Maryland: $130,000 - $160,000
• Minnesota: $130,000 - $160,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $140,000 - $165,000
• Washington: $130,000 - $160,000
• Washington DC: $130,000 - $160,000

Benefits

BDO offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a qualified retirement benefit, providing participants with a stake in the firm’s success.
• Additional benefits subject to eligibility requirements (details available via BDO Total Rewards).

About Us

At BDO, we prioritize strong relationships with our clients, communities, and team members. Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. We provide assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally. Our values guide how we work together, serve clients, and create meaningful impact.