Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller
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$ 154000 - 273400
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Job Description
We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.
RSM is looking for a dynamic Assistant Controller to join our National Finance organization!
The Assistant Controller will ensure accurate complete and timely financial reporting by leading an efficient and effective monthly quarterly and annual financial close process. They will ensure that the Firms financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and will support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. They will support external financial reporting cash management and cash flow forecasting and will drive the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. This role reports to the Controller and will have supervision of approximately 10 people globally.
Financial Reporting
Lead the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders
Review of accounting transactions including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure adherence to internal controls as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed
Assist with the development and maintenance of financial accounting and internal control policies and procedure.
Cash Management
Lead daytoday operational treasury management including the review of cash balances ensuring that all cash accounts are fully reconciled in a timely manner and ensuring appropriate segregation of duties
Participate in cashflow forecasting including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows and staying informed of significant cashflow requirement
Technical Accounting and Audit Management
Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies. Stay informed of future changes to technical accounting guidance that could have an impact on the Firm
Participate in and in some cases lead both internal and external audit processes ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadline
Systems and Technology
Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday) including the management of users roles and responsibilities and maintenance
Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology
Team Leadership
Provide effective leadership to employees and teams by providing timely feedback recognition and coaching
Create career growth opportunities and employee development plans
Assist in the planning of appropriate staffing levels and ensure an optimal distribution of responsibilities throughout the team
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or Finance Required
CPA certification Preferred
EXPERIENCE
812 years of accounting experience Required
At least 4 years experience of leading and managing teams Required
Experience as a member of the Finance/Accounting team at a large global company Preferred
Mix of Professional Services (i.e. Big Four) and industry experience Preferred
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills Required
Knowledge of Workday Preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills Required
Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to motivate inspire and develop individuals and teams to collaborate and deliver to their highest potential Required
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities Required
Strong communication skills; clearly conveys information through a variety of media (written verbal email etc. Required
Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm. Required
At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership.RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or otherwise participate in the recruiting process please call us ator send us an email at .
RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 12 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying excluding internships you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSMs background check process including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks click here.
At RSM an employees 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: $154000 $273400Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
