RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in Financial Advisory. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing to name just a few. Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.
Responsibilities:- Participate in multiple engagements within the Accounting and Finance Consulting practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients
- Demonstrate basic to intermediate knowledge of complex financial accounting concepts
- Commit to maintaining and developing current and effective technical accounting capabilities by leveraging extensive firm resources
- Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
- Collaborate directly with the engagement manager and partner and the client
- Develop an understanding of the client's business and industry and begin to recognize key performance drivers, trends and developments
- Actively participate with engagement team and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
- Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables
- Identify performance improvement opportunities
- Understand RSM's service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery
- Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients
- Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on clients
Required Qualifications:- BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
- 2+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting, technical accounting or financial reporting capacity
- Advanced written and verbal communication skills
- Strong technical knowledge in US GAAP and/or IFRS for both public & private companies
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in working on project teams related to one or more of the following areas: accounting and finance optimization, audit readiness, complex accounting analysis and consultation, new accounting standard implementation
- CPA or equivalent certification
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. 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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
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: $69,800 - $132,000
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
