Independence Senior Associate 2
Independence Senior Associate 2
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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 inclusive 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.
The National Office of Risk Management (NORM) supports the implementation of programs policies and practices to manage RSM (or Firm) US risk. The RSM InTrust Operations (Ops) Team Senior 2 reports to the Manager 1 and assists with managing risk to the firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies including the Securities Exchange Commission Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. They will manage the intake and analysis of the relevant submissions and the review process prior to system update including hosting phone and video calls with engagement teams to clarify updates. During off-peak periods the Senior may directly make updates and be responsible for creating training materials job aides and other resources to assist the team in its day-to-day activities. As a subject matter expert on the independence affiliate rules they will also coach stakeholders on the affiliate rules.
- Maintenance of the relationships and data in RSM InTrust the Firms independence system of record
- Coaching Client Engagement teams and other stakeholders on the independence affiliate rules
Identifying opportunities for and proposing and implementing process improvements.
Monitoring their workload and ensuring assignments are timely actioned
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Accounting (preferred) or other business degree
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
- Comprehending rules regulations policies and procedures (required)
- Facilitating coaching of stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
- Awareness of different independence rulesets including SEC PCAOB and AICPA (required)
- Awareness of interrelated policies processes and personnel (preferred)
- Communicating information clearly and concisely in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
- Developing conflict resolution skills (required)
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
- Learning to identify and recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
- Learning to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts resources and networks (preferred)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required)
- Collaborating with stakeholders via written word and phone and video discussions in English.
EXPERIENCE
- 2 years experience in public accounting (required) preferably with some exposure to independence considerations in professional practice.
- Coaching and monitoring a team in a highly standardized process driven environment.
- Familiarity with an accounting firms entity management system (required) preferably at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Coaching and monitoring a team in a highly standardized environment.
- Monitoring team activities and proactively identifying and remediating challenges
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
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/ 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 send us an email at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
