Manager, Assurance Risk Management
BDO USA
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Chicago, IL · Posted November 5, 2026
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About the job
Job Summary:
The Assurance Risk Management Manager manages key risk management, compliance, and quality management activities that support audit quality and consistent application of professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies. The Manager independently executes assigned processes and projects, provides practical guidance to assurance practitioners, and identifies matters requiring escalation.
Job Duties:
Researches and analyzes technical requirements and translates professional standards, regulatory requirements, and firm policies into practical guidance for assurance practitioners
Manages and monitors compliance activities and Risk Management processes, including applicable SoQM controls and regulatory and firm requirements
Develops and maintains Risk Management policies, guidance, tools, learning content, and process documentation to support consistent application of requirements
Executes assigned system requirements, testing, and enhancements, including documenting requirements, developing test scenarios, performing testing, and identifying issues or needed changes
Applies professional judgment to Risk Management matters, independently addressing routine matters and escalating more complex or significant issues
Manages assigned projects and recurring responsibilities, while identifying opportunities to improve the efficiency and consistency of Risk Management processes
Other duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Accounting, preferred
MBA or Master’s in accountancy, preferred
Experience:
Six (6) or more years in public accounting, required
Prior audit experience with public and non-public entities, required
License(s)/Certification(s):
Active licensed US CPA, recognized active International Equivalent, or unique qualification as defined by BDO’s Assurance Licensing Policy, required
If active international equivalent or unique qualifications, required to obtain an active US CPA license within approved timeframe as defined by firm licensing requirement guidelines
Software:
Experience in the use of various assurance applications and research tools as is appropriate for this level, preferred
Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred
Language:
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Good working knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures
Advanced GAAP and GAAS knowledge
Sound working knowledge of SEC and PCAOB rules
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal personnel
Ability to make decisions and thrive in a fast-paced environment
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: $100,000 - $140,000 Maryland Range: $100,000 - $140,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $100,000 - $140,000
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
As technology continues to shape how we work, BDO values the ability to apply generative and agentic AI solutions to develop work products, improve workflows and identify potential risks. Across our firm, we emphasize professional judgment in validating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and compliance.
We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we’re building together.
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*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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