Assurance Director

About This Role

The Assurance Director title is reserved for professionals who achieve recognition in a technical area of assurance and risk management. The person is qualified to perform certain limited yet critical additional technical functions as an Engagement Director or as a Concurring Reviewer. This senior role recognizes the person as an expert of great long‑term value to the firm.

As Assurance Director you will oversee assurance engagements, provide leadership, and perform critical technical functions as an Engagement Director or Concurring Reviewer when assigned.

• Apply business acumen to advise clients on organization‑wide services and solutions.
• Analyze core business operations, industry economics, and performance measures.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.
• When acting as Engagement Director, sign audit, review, and compilation reports and maintain engagement letters.
• Obtain written pre‑approval from the Client Service Assurance Partner and the Practice Region RTD for specific assignments.
• Demonstrate requisite industry experience for each engagement.
• When serving as Concurring Reviewer on sensitive but non‑public engagements, obtain written pre‑approval and maintain engagement independence.
• Review work prepared by associates, senior associates, and managers; provide review comments.
• Act as a career advisor and conduct performance reviews.

• Advanced proficiency in GAAP and GAAS principles; apply to client transactions.
• Comprehensive understanding of the control environment and internal controls.
• Ability to identify critical control points and suggest improvements.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting rules when applicable.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics.
• Master’s degree in Accountancy preferred.
• Eight or more years of audit or public accounting experience.
• Prior significant supervisory experience.
• Active U.S. CPA license or equivalent required.
• Industry expertise in one or more assurance specialties preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and assurance applications.

• Supervise staff, managers, and senior associates.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Demonstrate executive presence and client leadership.
• Engage in professional development and opportunities for advancement.

California: $176,000 – $255,000

Colorado: $150,000 – $200,000

Illinois: $170,000 – $210,000

Maryland: $165,000 – $250,000

Minnesota: $129,000 – $185,000

NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $165,000 – $275,000

Washington: $150,000 – $205,000

Washington DC: $165,000 – $250,000

• Milwaukee, WI $58,677–$87,984 (1 month ago)
• Milwaukee, WI $70,000–$100,000 (1 day ago)
• Greater Milwaukee $55,000–$65,000 (3 weeks ago)

• Seniority level:
  Director
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Finance and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries:
  Accounting

BDO is an ESOP company providing assurance, tax, and advisory services across the U.S. and globally. We focus on meaningful connections, curiosity, and authentic impact. We are committed to delivering exceptional experience to middle market leaders across industries.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.