Independence Senior Associate 2
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2 days ago
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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 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 Office of Risk Management (O.R.M) supports the implementation of programs policies and practices to manage RSM US (or Firm) risk. Individuals in the Independence Senior Associate 2 role willassistwith managing risk by supporting multiple teams within RSMs Office of Risk Managementworking in the Firms independence systems (entity management system(EMS) personal independence tool and services assessment tool). The Independence Senior Associate 2 will support these various functions as seasonal volumes fluctuate and will gain visibility into the key operational activities of the Risk Management function. Responsibilities will include processing updates to the entity management system researching internal databases summarizing research findings delivering summary reports to engagement teams and leadership supporting independence search procedures and other responsibilities as. The Independence Senior Associate 2 will also provide procedural support to engagement teams navigating the Firms independence and conflict check requirements.
Essential Duties
- Maintenance of EMS relationships and data conducting consultations with client servers and reviewing proposed edits to the EMS especially in times of high volume
- Assisting the Operations team Client Engagement teams and other stakeholders with understanding independence affiliate rules
- Creating and reviewing process documents training materials and other resources toassistthe teams and Firms success and growth
- Identifyingopportunities for and proposing and implementing process improvements
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree inaccounting(preferred) or other business degree
TECHNICAL/SOFTSKILLS
Comprehendingrules regulations policies and procedures()
Facilitating coaching of stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
Awareness ofdifferent independence rulesets includingSEC PCAOB and AICPA(required)
Awareness of interrelatedpolicies processes and personnel ()
Communicatinginformation clearly and concisely in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and discretion (required)
Demonstrating expertconflict resolution skills (required)
ProficientuseofMicrosoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
Ability toidentifyand recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
Ability todevelop andmaintainapplicable professional and internal contactsresourcesand networks (preferred)
Providing status reporting and frequent check-ins with management
EXPERIENCE
5 years experience in public accounting (required)
Exposure to independence considerations in professional practice()
3 years experience coaching leadingandmonitoringa team in a highly standardized process-driven environment(required)
3 years experiencewith an accounting firms entity management system (required)preferably at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)
Working withteams internationally(required)
LEADERSHIP SKILLS
Organizational and prioritization skills
Able to adapt quickly to changes inprocess
Facilitating technically complex discussions with stakeholders
Proactivelyrequesting and providing feedback
Coaching a team in a highly standardized environment
Timely engaging key stakeholdersregardingimportant decisions as appropriate
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES SUPERVISED (FTEs)
Direct:1-3
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
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Organizational Management
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- Meeting Facilitation
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Investment Banking
- Microsoft Excel
- Private equity
- Financial Modeling
- Writing Skills
About Company
RSM US LLP is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market.
