Experienced Senior Associate, RAS Analytics and Innovation

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 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