Job Description

Job Summary:

The Risk Advisory Services (RAS) Analytics and Innovation Experienced Senior Associate is responsible for providing hands on technology support for Regulatory Compliance and Internal Audit project engagements as well as internal Innovation initiatives.

The Experienced Senior Associate handles client projects that require proficiency in Regulatory Compliance processes (SOX 404, Internal Audit etc.) and proficiency in the use of digital tools such as Data Analytics and Automation. This role works towards identifying process improvement opportunities with Compliance processes and developing digital solutions to support Operational Audits, Risk Assessments, Control Testing, and Continuous Monitoring to drive efficiencies and help clients gain data-driven insights into new and emerging risks.

The Experienced Senior Associate also assists in the tactical execution of various RAS Innovation initiatives. This role will work closely with the rest of the Innovation team members and local RAS teams to develop digital risk solutions based on Data Analytics, Automation, and other emerging technologies.

Job Duties:

• Supports a team that drives client discussions to identify process improvement opportunities with Compliance and Internal Audit processes
• Designs and develops digital solutions based on Data Analytics and Automaton technology
• Manages a team of junior onshore and offshore professionals and delegates work assignments as needed
• Participates in the review and design of internal controls over financial reporting based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements
• Uses Analytics to tech-enable operational and business audits
• Leverages workflow automation technology to automate SOX control execution and testing procedures
• Identifies key risks and uses Analytics to assess their impact and likeliness of occurrence
• Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings
• Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel
• Administers project plans for client engagements
• Maintains solution development lifecycle plans
• Adapts quickly to new digital tools
• Implements project plans
• Other duties, as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervises the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Risk Advisory Services Associates
• Manages offshore RAS team to enable quality project delivery and promote team growth
• Acts as mentor to Risk Advisory Services Associates and Seniors, as appropriate

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems, required

Experience:

• Four (4) or more years of combined Data Analytics, Risk & Regulatory, and Innovation related experience, required
• Experience working in the accounting, financial consulting, business advisory, and/or professional services, preferred
• Experience working with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Workiva and AuditBoard, preferred
• Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation, and testing of controls, preferred
• Experience in the following areas, required:
  • Data Analytics and Visualization
  • RPA and Workflow Automation
• Experience in one (1) or more of the following areas, preferred:
  • Database Development
  • Application Development
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning

License/Certifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Experience using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, required
• Experience using Workflow Automation tools (Alteryx), required
• Experience using RPA tools (Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath), preferred
• Experience developing web applications in Microsoft Power Platform, PowerApps, preferred
• Experience using Python, Power Pivot, SQL, and other like analytic and visualization tools, preferred

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and communicate BDO's business, marketplace, and value proposition
• Innovative self-starter with the ability to resolve complex national functional problems independently as well as in collaboration with others
• Excellent strategic and creative judgment
• Ability to organize and collaborate with individuals at all levels
• Desire to develop strong leadership skills, including relationship management, teaming, coaching, facilitation, and decision-making
• Ability to navigate and work effectively in a heavily matrixed organization
• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Strong analytical skills in developing tracking/measurement processes
• Excellent project management and execution skills
• Excellent attention to detail and quality
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work independently or within a team environment
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a focus on developing sales messages with impact
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to present and facilitate
• Ability to operate as an effective team player and manage change in a matrix environment thoughtfully and positively
• Ability to travel, as needed

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.

National Range: $90,000 - $115,000

Maryland Range: $90,000 - $115,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $115,000

About Us

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you'll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world.

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team. BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm's success, with no employee contributions.

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional "benefits." Click here to find out more!

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