Job Duties:
- Applies new technologies and identifies practical use cases that address business problems relevant to audit engagements, supporting the team in exploring and implementing these solutions.
- Manages multiple related projects within the BDOADVANTAGE portfolio, coordinating schedules, resources, and risks, and driving process improvements at the operational level.
- Builds and maintains working relationships with Assurance stakeholders, practice professionals, IT, and development teams, collaborating on initiatives that contribute to the BDOADVANTAGE portfolio.
- Encourages team members to share ideas and opinions, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- Provides leadership in defining business problems, prioritizing requirements, and assisting in the design and development of solutions, incorporating feedback from stakeholders and users.
- Works with cross-functional teams to gather business requirements and translate them into technical solutions, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Demonstrates a broad understanding of business situations, contributing to problem-solving and decision-making processes.
- Evaluates various options or approaches before recommending a course of action, ensuring decisions are well-informed and practical.
- Leads projects that introduce new technologies or methodologies into audit processes, managing implementation and adoption within the team.
- Oversees projects and workflows of moderate to high complexity, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
- Assists in developing and deploying technology, data, or enablement solutions to achieve strategic objectives within their area of focus.
- Maintains high standards of quality by following the BDOADVANTAGE deployment framework, documenting processes, and identifying areas for improvement within the team.
- Identifies and helps mitigate risks associated with audit innovation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.
- Communicates difficult messages with diplomacy and tact, maintaining professionalism with clients (internal and external) and staff.
- Persuades others on technical and non-technical matters, presenting recommendations confidently to senior leadership and clients.
- Demonstrates strong technical skills relevant to their area of responsibility, supporting the team in resolving complex challenges.
- Supports change management efforts to integrate new technologies and methodologies into existing audit processes, facilitating team adoption.
- Monitors engagement team feedback and works with the team to incorporate iterative improvements into technology solutions, ensuring ease of use and value.
- Keeps current with emerging technologies and industry trends, sharing insights with the team for continuous improvement.
- Values team members, embraces diversity, and actively contributes to knowledge sharing within the group.
- Performs other duties and participates in projects as required to support team and firm objectives.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Leads and develops a team of BDOADVANTAGE technology professionals, providing guidance and support for their growth.
- Fosters a culture of innovation by encouraging creative problem-solving and continuous improvement within the team.
- Clearly communicates responsibilities and expectations to team members.
- Ensures adherence to project management and process standards, holding team members accountable for meeting objectives.
- Manages workflow and resource allocation across project teams to ensure efficient project completion.
- Motivates the team to deliver high-quality services and solutions.
- Acts as a technical resource for project teams, assisting with complex technical challenges.
- Invests in team members professional development through training and process instruction.
- Provides timely and constructive feedback to team members, supporting their development.
- Conducts performance evaluations, sets objectives, and monitors progress to ensure team members achieve their goals.
- Mentors and coaches team members, offering regular feedback and support for career development.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Engineering required
Experience:
- Nine (9) or more years of accounting, finance or information technology experience, required.
- Prior supervisory experience, required.
- Prior project management experience, required.
- Data analytics, automation, product management, change management or other related experience, preferred.
- Demonstrated initiative in learning, adopting, and/or applying innovative approaches and technology, preferred.
Software:
Technical
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, required
- Proficiency with data transformation tools such as Alteryx, SQL Server Management Studio (and/or related cloud-based tools), required
- Proficiency in Power BI skills, including DAX, data modeling, and report visualization design, required
- Understanding of emerging technologies and their application in audit processes, required
- Working knowledge of accounting and audit methods, required
- Experience with data visualization and/or automation tools, preferred.
