Assurance Manager - Public Companies

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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. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

RSM is looking for a Manager to join our Assurance team, who provides high-quality client service by coordinating audits of financial statements and related deliverables. This role involves assessing risk, managing multiple engagement teams, supervising Audit Seniors and Supervisors, maintaining client contact, and developing others within the firm. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local assurance practice on public company audits.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables

Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams

Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology

Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff

Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process

Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment

Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client’s business and assess impact on current year audit engagements

Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives

Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable

Anticipate and address client concerns and elevate issues as they arise

Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm

Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth

Manage profitability of projects

Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners

Identify performance improvement opportunities

Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies

Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications

BS / BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree

CPA or CA Certification

5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment

Experience leading teams and mentoring associates

Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations

A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships

Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements

Preferred Qualifications

A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https : / / rsmcanada.com / careers / life-at-rsm / rewards-and-benefits.html.

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; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military / Veteran 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 / 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 at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, 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 : $79,500 - $135,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

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