Senior Associate Process Risk and Controls - Government Services

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As a senior associate in RSMs growing Risk and Controls Practice you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure career development and mentorship opportunities and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fastpaced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In the Process Risk and Controls Practice we frequently work as or alongside a clients internal audit function the chief risk officer or risk function SarbanesOxley project team and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect integrity teamwork excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Be open to new ideas and challenges and help foster a culture that encourages people to ask questions seek diverse perspectives and challenge those around you
• Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and our clients
• Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues
• Support RSMs goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality promotes authenticity and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience

• Learn about various industries and clients that we serve and leverage your understanding to become your clients trusted advisor
• Exhibit basic knowledge of key industry fundamentals regulatory environment and terminology
• Identify current and relevant industry thought leadership and share with clients as relevant
• Independently implements and coaches associates on foundational industry policies procedures and workprograms
• Owns process level client relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders
• Prepare/Review initial drafts and followups on client request lists
• Participate in risk assessment management interviews. Update risk assessment models and complete initial draft of identified risks
• Prepare and conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients internal controls
• Draft test plans or work programs for review by senior members of the team
• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process. Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed
• Perform first level review of staff work for accuracy completeness and wellreasoned conclusions
• Manage budgets and provide accurate analysis of estimates to complete to engagement leader
• Review and complete status documents for client delivery
• Prepares initial draft of reports

• Develop the ability to support multiple client projects simultaneously while actively contributing to other firm initiatives

Talent Experience

• Encourage colleagues to think creatively strive for growth through development opportunities and maximize results while working within a team environment
• Proactively seek out opportunities to learn from or teach team members build a coaching/mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to continually expand skills and leadership capability
• Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to selfdevelopment in response to constructive feedback received.
• Provide assistance guidance and feedback to associates assigned to work with you
• Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand

Business Development

• Participate in relevant industry associations and learning/development events to build industry perspective and contacts
• Gain knowledge of key fundamentals regulatory environment and terminology for your relevant industries
• Build an internal network and become aware of other services provided by the firm

Position Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Accounting or related business discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in audit internal audit or related internal control positions

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in professional writing spreadsheet and presentation creation tools. Exposure to data analytics tools is preferred
• Qualified to pursue a jobrelevant certification (e.g. CPA CIA)
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others inperson and remotely
• Openness to workday flexibility agility remote work environment leveraging new tools
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Effective time management and prioritization skills

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.

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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.

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