SEC Regulations Leader

Washington DC, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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

Responsibleforthedevelopmentand maintenance ofthefirmsinterpretiveguidancerelated to SECreportingand compliancemattersincludingassociation with registered and exemptsecurityofferings.
Responsible forthe curriculum design and oversight ofnationally deliveredtrainingrelated to SECreporting and compliancemattersinclusive of exempt offerings.
Responsibleforrelevant sections ofthe firmsmanuals ensuring they are currentaccurateand completewith respect to SECreporting and compliancematters inclusive of exempt offerings.
Consults with engagement teams members of the Professional Practice Office (PPO) and Technical Industry Leaders asrequested(or required by firm policy) on complex SEC reporting and compliance mattersexemptofferingsand certain accounting matters.
Assistswith the development and maintenance of the firms interpretive accounting guidance and educational training courses which may requirecollaboratingwith other members of the NPSG audittaxand consulting practices to enable others to address existing and new accounting standards emerging practiceissuesand firm initiatives.
Monitorsand reportson the standard-setting activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board within theindividualsareas of expertise including drafting of the firms 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

Leadsdevelopment ofthought leadershipon matters related to SECreporting and compliance matters including the firms responses to SEC proposals.
Develops andmaintainsrelationships with counterparts at otherpublic accounting firms to engageoncomplexand emergingfinancial and SEC reportingmatters.
Leads educational training courses on subject matters within the individuals areas of expertise including drafting the firms responses to proposedaccounting standards updatesandparticipatesin the firms quarterly accounting update webinars as needed.
Serves as the firms representative on the Center for Audit Qualitys SEC Regulations Committeeandpossibly otherrelatedtask forces(e.g.the AICPAs International Practices Task ForceSmaller Firm Task Force).
Serves as the firms primary relationship manager with the SECs Division of Corporate Finance Chief Accountant.

Client Service

Consultswith RSMI member firms in connection with questions related to exempt offerings including related comfort letter requests.

Risk Management

Providessupport to the ORMas it relates to theclientacceptancetools for SECreporting and compliancematters inclusive of exempt offerings for non-issuers.
Assistsengagement leaders withinvestigationsexaminationsinquiriesand comment letterswith respect to SECreporting and compliance mattersas requested by the SEC PPO Leader.
Works closely with ORM on internalPCAOB and other regulatory inspectionsincluding assisting with written responses as applicable on matters concerningSEC 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 individualshigh standardsof qualityinnovationandteamwork.
Facilitates the ongoing learning well-being professionalsatisfactionand development of staff through training work assignments increased responsibility/autonomyand mentoring.

Requirements

Minimumbachelors degreein accounting
Minimum 15years experiencein a National CPA Firmor with the SEC
Certified Public Accountant(required)
Extensive knowledge ofSECRegulationsS-X and S-Kincludingsecurities registrations exempt offerings initial public offerings confidentialsubmissionscyber requirements and disclosures executive compensation disclosures and claw back requirements comfort letter matters Article 11 pro forma rulesandFinancial Reporting Manual updates
Broad working knowledge of U.S. GAAPandUS GAAS and PCAOBauditing standards
Experienced in developing and editing SECreporting andaccounting publications and educational training courses
Significantexperience intwo 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 measurementscryptocurrencies business combinations revenue recognition segment reporting earnings per share foreign currency matters and statement of cash flows

Management

Ability toeffectively and substantively interact with regulators
Sets the tone at the top including leading and embracing change
Mustexhibitan exceptional client service attitudepossessoutstanding peopleskillsand 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 organizationalplanningand 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 toSEC rules and regulations
Displays executive presence in interactions with others (e.g.calming influence confidence)
Demonstrates critical thinking andappliesappropriate professionalintegrityobjectivityand skepticism

Preferred Requirements

Knowledgeable of IFRS (at a minimum the significant differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAPwithin the individuals areas of expertise)

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; pre-disposing 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/ 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 at or send us an email at .

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California please click here for additional information.