Senior, Risk Advisory Services

About the Role

Provide risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in contract compliance, SOX, internal audit business process improvement, information technology, and fraud investigations. Participate in all stages of contract compliance, internal audit, or consulting engagements, assisting with planning, field work, wrap-up, and report composition, while offering recommendations on client economic and legal risks.

Services include examinations for royalties, revenue-sharing, franchise fees, profit participation, production cost, and merchandise licensing.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact for basic questions and information.
• Conduct informational interviews and facilitate client meetings during engagements.
• Obtain information, documents, and data from clients to support analysis and research.
• Document and analyze client processes, risks, and controls with guidance from senior professionals.
• Review client contracts and develop summaries, including key provisions and financial information.
• Develop initial deliverables and solutions to client issues.
• Dynamically reassess risk and communicate with senior professionals and/or clients as needed.
• Assist with engagement management to ensure metrics are achieved.
• Utilize research tools, databases, and trade publications to understand client industries.
• Develop relationships with client personnel and management.
• Prepare formal and informal presentations for client meetings.
• Partner with leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports.
• Implement project plans, maintain documentation, and manage work papers for client engagements.
• Conduct risk assessments of assigned departments or functional areas and oversee staff.
• Establish risk-based audit programs and determine review scope with the Engagement Manager.
• Document financial reporting cycles or internal audit areas and identify key controls.
• Assess internal control design and operational effectiveness.
• Conduct audit testing, identify reportable issues, and determine risk dimensions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and audit policies and procedures.
• Communicate findings to senior management and draft comprehensive reports.
• Supervise day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and review work product.
• Train Associates on audit software and engagement processes.
• Deliver performance feedback and complete evaluations for Associates.
• Mentor Risk Advisory Services Associates as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Two or more years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, consulting, or risk services.
• Experience with internal controls, including flowcharts, documentation, and testing of controls.
• Experience with Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley, focusing on entity-wide risk assessment.
• Experience performing contract compliance audits, specifically royalties and franchising agreements.
• One or more years of prior supervisory experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• CPA or CIA certification (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with assurance applications and research tools (preferred).
• Working knowledge of data analytics software such as IDEA or ACL (preferred).

Skills

• Solid understanding of audit planning and coordination.
• Knowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards, regulations, and systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style for professionals at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task in independent and team environments.
• Superior analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Capable of working in demanding, deadline-driven environments with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on meeting project deadlines.
• Ability to manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments effectively.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Travel as needed.

Pay

Salaries are determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. Ranges by location:

• California: $85,000 - $100,000
• Colorado: $85,000 - $100,000
• Illinois: $85,000 - $100,000
• Maryland: $85,000 - $100,000
• Massachusetts: $85,000 - $100,000
• Minnesota: $85,000 - $100,000
• New Jersey: $85,000 - $100,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $85,000 - $100,000
• Washington: $85,000 - $100,000
• Vermont: $85,000 - $100,000
• Washington DC: $85,000 - $100,000

Benefits

BDO offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) as a qualified retirement plan, providing beneficial ownership and enhancing financial well-being.
• Additional benefits subject to eligibility requirements (details available via BDO Total Rewards).

About Us

At BDO, we prioritize strong relationships, supporting clients, colleagues, and communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to growth. Our purpose is to be the people clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services globally, fostering an ownership mindset through our ESOP structure.