RSM US

SEC Regulations Leader

RSM US • $130K — $180K *
Washington, DC 20011In-Person
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in a National CPA Firm or with the SEC
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
  • Extensive knowledge of SEC Regulations S-X and S-K
  • Broad working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and US GAAS
  • Experienced in developing and editing SEC reporting and accounting publications
  • Significant experience in various accounting areas including revenue recognition and financial assets.

Responsibilities

  • Advise engagement teams on SEC reporting and compliance matters
  • Develop and oversee training curricula on SEC reporting
  • Maintain current and accurate reporting manuals and guidance
  • Consult on complex SEC issues and provide interpretive accounting assistance
  • Monitor standard-setting activities relevant to SEC regulations
  • Lead the development of thought leadership on SEC matters
  • Collaborate to ensure continuous improvement in client services.

Benefits

  • Flexibility in scheduling to balance work and personal life
  • Comprehensive benefits and compensation packages
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Support for employee well-being and satisfaction
  • Access to educational training programs.
Full Job Description
The SEC Regulations Leader is primarily responsible for advising and providing technical expertise to engagement teams and members of the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) on complex SEC reporting and compliance matters and for the development and maintenance of related reporting manuals, tools, templates, training and thought leadership for the Assurance line of business.

Quality
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of the firm's interpretive guidance related to SEC reporting and compliance matters, including association with registered and exempt security offerings.
  • Responsible for the curriculum design and oversight of nationally delivered training related to SEC reporting and compliance matters inclusive of exempt offerings.
  • Responsible for relevant sections of the firm's manuals, ensuring they are current, accurate and complete with respect to SEC reporting and compliance matters, inclusive of exempt offerings.
  • Consults with engagement teams, members of the Professional Practice Office (PPO), and Technical Industry Leaders, as requested (or required by firm policy), on complex SEC reporting and compliance matters, exempt offerings and certain accounting matters.
  • Assists with the development and maintenance of the firm's interpretive accounting guidance and educational training courses, which may require collaborating with other members of the NPSG, audit, tax and consulting practices, to enable others to address existing and new accounting standards, emerging practice issues and firm initiatives.
  • Monitors and reports on the standard-setting activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board within the individual's areas of expertise including drafting of the firm's comment letters in response to proposed accounting standards updates.
  • Collaborates among the NPSG, Office of Risk Management (ORM), and the National SEC Practice Leader to continuously improve National Office service to engagement teams and clients.


Leadership
  • Leads development of thought leadership on matters related to SEC reporting and compliance matters, including the firm's responses to SEC proposals.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with counterparts at other public accounting firms to engage on complex and emerging financial and SEC reporting matters.
  • Leads educational training courses on subject matters within the individual's areas of expertise, including drafting the firm's responses to proposed accounting standards updates, and participates in the firm's quarterly accounting update webinars, as needed.
  • Serves as the firm's representative on the Center for Audit Quality's SEC Regulations Committee and possibly other related task forces (e.g., the AICPA's International Practices Task Force, Smaller Firm Task Force).
  • Serves as the firm's primary relationship manager with the SEC's Division of Corporate Finance Chief Accountant.


Client Service
  • Consults with RSMI member firms in connection with questions related to exempt offerings, including related comfort letter requests.


Risk Management
  • Provides support to the ORM as it relates to the client acceptance tools for SEC reporting and compliance matters inclusive of exempt offerings for non-issuers.
  • Assists engagement leaders with investigations, examinations, inquiries and comment letters with respect to SEC reporting and compliance matters as requested by the SEC PPO Leader.
  • Works closely with ORM on internal, PCAOB and other regulatory inspections, including assisting with written responses, as applicable, on matters concerning SEC Reporting and compliance matters.
  • Serves as a resource to the Office of General Counsel and Audit Incident Response as a firm expert on matters concerning SEC reporting and compliance matters.


Talent Experience
  • Fosters a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, innovation and teamwork.
  • Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy and mentoring.


Management
  • Ability to effectively and substantively interact with regulators
  • Sets the "tone at the top," including leading and embracing change
  • Must exhibit an exceptional client service attitude, possess outstanding people skills and take a proactive approach in working with employees
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to communicate motivationally and deliver tough messages
  • Demonstrated excellent coordination, organizational planning and analytical skills
  • Takes ownership of results
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
  • Viewed as expert in the firm and sought out by others regionally and nationally with respect to SEC rules and regulations
  • Displays executive presence in interactions with others (e.g., calming influence, confidence)
  • Demonstrates critical thinking and applies appropriate professional integrity, objectivity and skepticism


Requirements
  • Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • Minimum 15 years' experience in a National CPA Firm or with the SEC
  • Certified Public Accountant (required)
  • Extensive knowledge of SEC Regulations S-X and S-K, including securities registrations, exempt offerings, initial public offerings, confidential submissions, cyber requirements and disclosures, executive compensation disclosures and claw back requirements, comfort letter matters, Article 11 pro forma rules, and Financial Reporting Manual updates
  • Broad working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and US GAAS and PCAOB auditing standards
  • Experienced in developing and editing SEC reporting and accounting publications and educational training courses
  • Significant experience in two or more of the following areas of accounting: income taxes, leases, consolidation, derivatives and hedging, distinguishing liabilities from equity, financial assets (including transfers and servicing), fair value measurements, cryptocurrencies, business combinations, revenue recognition, segment reporting, earnings per share, foreign currency matters and statement of cash flows


Preferred Requirements
  • Knowledgeable of IFRS (at a minimum the significant differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP within the individual's areas of expertise)


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.

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.
Learn more about RSM US
Size
13,000 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
* Ladders Estimates

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