Responsibilities- Demonstrate a solid understanding of public-sector operations, internal audit standards, regulatory expectations, and government risk frameworks.
- Manage day-to-day client interactions at the process level, building strong working relationships with agency stakeholders and external partners.
- Plan, execute, and document internal audit and internal control testing, including design and operating effectiveness assessments.
- Develop draft audit programs, test plans, and workpapers for senior team review, ensuring alignment with engagement objectives and IA methodology.
- Perform first-level reviews of staff work to ensure accuracy, completeness, and well-supported audit conclusions.
- Prepare client-ready status updates, audit findings, and initial report drafts summarizing risks, control gaps, and recommendations.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 2 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, risk advisory, or internal controls, preferably supporting government or public-sector clients.
- Strong professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation skills; exposure to data analytics tools is preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed and collaborate effectively in both in-person and remote environments.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey audit and control concepts clearly.
- Effective time-management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple audit workstreams.
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Public Administration, or a related business discipline.
- Actively pursuing or qualified to pursue a relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CGFM).
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: $77,700 - $146,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
