Financial Accounting Advisory Manager

RSM is looking for a Manager to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting practice with a focus on SEC Reporting Services. This position will lead and support public-company clients through recurring SEC reporting and financial reporting requirements, with a focus on delivering an efficient and scalable SEC reporting service model. The Manager will lead multiple engagements, work directly with client management and external auditors, and oversee the preparation and review of periodic SEC filings. The role requires a combination of technical SEC reporting knowledge, hands-on execution, project management, and client-service skills. Responsibilities • Manage multiple concurrent SEC reporting service engagements, including quarterly and annual reporting cycles. • Lead the preparation and review of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, financial statements, footnote disclosures, and supporting schedules. • Coordinate reporting calendars, client deliverables, review cycles, open-item tracking, and filing deadlines. • Review client-provided schedules and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the financial statements. • Perform and oversee financial statement tie-outs, disclosure checklist completion, roll-forwards, and supporting-workpaper preparation. • Work directly with client accounting and finance teams to resolve reporting issues and obtain required information. • Coordinate with external auditors and internal accounting specialists to address review comments and complex accounting matters. • Supervise and develop seniors and associates, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and providing timely feedback. • Monitor engagement economics, staffing, and resource needs across concurrent engagements. • Identify opportunities to improve the client’s SEC reporting processes, documentation, controls, and overall reporting readiness. • Develop a strong understanding of each client's business, reporting processes, and underlying accounting to effectively manage recurring reporting requirements and proactively identify potential reporting issues. Required qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent field. • Five or more years of current or recent experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, external financial reporting, or technical accounting. • Hands-on experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q and related financial statement disclosures. • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines and concurrent client engagements. • Strong project-management, written, verbal, and client-service skills. • Experience supervising and reviewing the work of engagement team members. Preferred qualifications • CPA or equivalent certification. • Experience supporting SEC registrants through a recurring service or outsourced reporting model. • Experience with financial reporting and disclosure-management platforms. At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits. We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs. At RSM, an employee’s 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: $88,900 - $168,300 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.