RSM US

Bilingual Assurance Manager - Public Sector (Location Flexible - Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal)

RSM US$79K — $135K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
  • Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required.
  • 5+ years of recent assurance experience in public accounting.
  • Bilingual in English and French.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, CASs, and other regulatory requirements.
  • Proven experience leading audit engagements and teams.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds expectations.
  • Assess risks and design effective audit procedures for engagement teams.
  • Manage multiple audit teams and conduct end-of-engagement evaluations.
  • Supervise the work of Audit Seniors and Supervisors during fieldwork.
  • Maintain ongoing client relationships to understand impacts on current audit engagements.
  • Develop training and career development opportunities for team members.
  • Manage project profitability and identify performance improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule to balance work and personal life.
  • Participation in ongoing professional development and training.
  • Access to a competitive benefits package including health and wellness programs.
  • Eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance.
Full Job Description

RSM is looking for a bilingual Assurance Manager to join our public sector assurance practice which specializes in serving a wide array of organizations, including level of governments (Municipal, Provincial, and Federal), nationally recognized not-for-profit organizations and large philanthropic foundations.Experience the personal satisfaction of being part of a team that helps public sector and not-for-profit organizations position themselves to better achieve their mission and serve their members and constituents.

Responsibilities:

  • Providetimely, 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

  • Providetimely, 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

  • Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams

  • Understand and utilize RSM27s Audit Methodology

  • Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff

  • Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process

  • Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment

  • Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client27s business and assess impact on current year audit engagements

  • Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives

  • Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable

  • Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise

  • Understand RSM27s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm

  • Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth

  • Manage profitability of projects

  • Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners

  • Identify performance improvement opportunities

  • Ensure professional development through ongoing education

  • Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm27s standards and policies

  • Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor27s degree in accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.

  • Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required.

  • 5+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with substantial exposure to external audit engagements.

  • Bilingual in English and French

  • Strong technical proficiency with financial reporting, audit procedures, and auditing standards, including GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements.

  • Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams, including planning, executing, and completing audits while overseeing junior and senior audit staff.

  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing responsibilities across clients and engagements, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in accordance with firm and client standards.

  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients, manage client relationships, respond to client needs, and address issues while building trust.

  • Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality, compliance, and independence, and to provide guidance to team members.

  • Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required, at client sites, including prolonged periods at a computer using standard office equipment.

  • Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

  • Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, report regularly to a firm office, and travel to client sites as required, with reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Location: Candidates located in Ontario or Quebec preferred

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life27s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at .

At RSM, an employee27s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $79,500 - $135,000

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

About RSM US

RSM US is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has more than 90 offices across the country. RSM US is a member of the RSM International network, which is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms in the world. The company's services include audit and assurance, tax, consulting, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and wealth management. RSM US serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
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