Assurance Professional Practice Director, Transformation & Continuous Impro at BDO USA Experienced Career Site

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

230000.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Transformation Initiatives, Continuous Improvement, Audit Modernization, Standardization, Operating Model Improvements, Methodologies, Implementation Guidance, Process Reviews, Change Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Communication Planning, Adoption Support, Progress Tracking, Reporting, Coaching, Feedback

Industry

Accounting

Description

Job Summary: The Assurance Professional Practice Director – Transformation & Continuous Improvement supports the execution of transformation, enablement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Assurance practice. This role works closely with Assurance leadership, Professional Practice, and cross‑functional stakeholders to implement initiatives that enhance audit quality, consistency, efficiency, and practitioner experience. The Director supports the translation of strategic priorities into scalable programs, frameworks, and guidance that can be effectively adopted across the practice. Job Duties: • Supports Assurance transformation initiatives related to audit modernization, standardization, and operating model improvements • Partners with Assurance and Professional Practice leadership to implement approved transformation and continuous improvement priorities • Supports deployment and adoption of Assurance tools, templates, methodologies, and resources across engagement teams • Develops implementation guidance, playbooks, and supporting materials to promote consistent execution • Assists in the design and leads facilitation of process reviews, working sessions, and continuous improvement workshops • Supports change management activities, including stakeholder coordination, communications planning, and adoption support • Acts as a liaison between transformation initiatives and practice professionals to ensure solutions are practical and aligned with audit execution • Coordinates with national and global stakeholders to support initiative alignment and execution • Tracks progress against milestones and supports reporting related to initiative outcomes • Contributes to internal presentations, materials, and communications for leadership and governance forums • Performs other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: • Provides coaching and development support to associates, senior associates, and managers as assigned • Supports on‑the‑job learning through guidance, feedback, and collaboration Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, required • Master of Business Administration or Master’s in Accounting degree, preferred Experience: • Ten (10) or more years of experience in public accounting or professional services, required • Experience supporting transformation, change management, or continuous improvement initiatives, preferred License(s)/Certification(s): • CPA, preferred Software: • Ability to use various assurance applications and research tools, required • Microsoft Office Products, including Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required • PowerBI, preferred Language(s): • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Experience with leading teams through change • Understanding of audit or assurance operations and practitioner workflows • Experience supporting teams through change and process improvement initiatives • Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder coordination skills • Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a dynamic environment • Outstanding communication, organizational (including multitasking and time-management), client-facing and teaming skills • Ability to make decisions and deal with pressures of the clients and the practice 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: $200,000 - $230,000 Maryland Range: $200,000 - $230,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $200,000 - $230,000 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. 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Responsibilities

This Director supports the execution of transformation, enablement, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Assurance practice, working with leadership to enhance audit quality, consistency, and efficiency. Key duties involve translating strategic priorities into scalable programs, developing implementation guidance, and supporting change management activities across engagement teams.