Job Description

Overview

Assurance Manager - Preparations, Compilations, and Reviews (PCR)

Base pay range: $89,800.00/yr - $170,500.00/yr

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. RSM offers an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations, including coordinating of review engagements and compilations of financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables (including corporate income tax, personal income tax and trust income tax).
• Understand and utilize RSMs review and compilation methodology
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff
• Lead the team through the entire process, preparing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness, and accuracy
• Collaborate with the engagement senior director on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
• Identify technical accounting and taxation matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting issues and determine appropriate review approach for such areas
• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements
• Understand skill sets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product, reporting on performance with coaching notes
• Supervise seniors and supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring productivity and adherence to work plan and budget
• Avoid and address client concerns, escalating issues as they arise
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments and assess impact on current year engagements
• Identify and communicate significant accounting and taxation matters to the senior director on engagement
• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels-based or industry training and advising on career development
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
• Understand RSMs lines of business and discuss with client management opportunities to make valuable introductions
• Manage time appropriately across multiple projects
• Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm to facilitate business growth
• Manage profitability of projects
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firms standards and policies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university
• CPA designation
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
• Understanding of accounting services, with knowledge of review and compilation standards
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with managing review and compilation engagements including the applicable taxation
• A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagements
• Proven track record of managing relationships with large non-US companies with significant operations in North America

All applicants will receive consideration for employment. RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request. For more information, visit our benefits page. RSM will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Pay represents factors including education, skills, experience, certifications, and location. Individuals selected for this role are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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