Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.
Responsibilities:
- Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
- Develop an understanding of the client's business, and become a industry specialist to understand client specific needs
- Lead the team through the entire audit process, reviewing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and other client deliverables, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
- Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior manager on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
- Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology
- Supervise substantive testing and analytical review procedures as well as documentation of internal control systems
- Review control deficiency and compliance letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
- Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
- Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient
- Understand client and industry issues, and recognize opportunities for RSM to assist the client in increasing level and types of services
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners
- Identify performance improvement opportunities
- Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clients
- Keep abreast of industry developments by reading trade publications and other relevant thought leadership
- Ensure professional development through ongoing education
- Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients
Required Qualifications: - BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
- CPA or CA certification
- 4+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
- Minimum of 4 years of experience with financial statement audits
- Minimum of 2 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements
- Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations
- A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
Preferred Qualifications: - A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at
RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
Compensation Range: $74,900 - $141,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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