Assurance Manager, Private Client Services

Rsm Us Llp.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of professional services is seeking an Assurance Manager for their Private Client Services team in Edmonton. The role involves managing client engagements, ensuring high-quality service, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and an active CPA designation, along with significant experience in public accounting.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in public accounting.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff.
• Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate audit, review engagements, and financial statement compilations.
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare evaluations.
• Develop team members through training and career advising.

Skills

Client service

Team leadership

Risk assessment

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Active CPA designation

Job description

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Assurance Manager, Private Client Services

Apply locations Edmonton |
Time type: Full time |
Posted on: Posted 25 Days Ago |
Job requisition id: JR112969

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 inclusive culture, talent experience, and our ability to be compelling to our clients. We offer 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 seeking an Assurance Manager to join our Private Client Services team. You will work as part of a team on diverse client engagements within our national practice. Our clients include local, national, and internationally recognized companies. Our assurance professionals help companies improve performance through challenging business cycles.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds expectations, including coordinating audit, review engagements, and compilations of financial statements, disclosures, and other client deliverables (such as corporate income tax, personal income tax, and trust income tax compliance).

2. Assess risk and design communication procedures for engagement teams.

3. Utilize RSM’s review, compilation, and audit methodology effectively.

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

5. Understand the skillsets of Senior Associates and Supervisors, monitor their work, and provide coaching notes.

6. Supervise engagement teams, facilitate fieldwork, and report on productivity and adherence to schedules.

7. Maintain client contact throughout the year to understand significant developments and their impact on current engagements.

8. Develop team members through training, career advising, and participation in firm initiatives.

9. Read industry publications and share relevant information with clients.

10. Address client concerns proactively and escalate issues when necessary.

11. Understand RSM’s services and discuss potential opportunities with clients.

12. Develop relationships with external Centers of Influence to foster business growth.

13. Manage project profitability.

14. Communicate accounting and engagement matters to senior management and partners.

15. Identify performance improvement opportunities.

16. Maintain professional development through ongoing education.

17. Stay updated on GAAP and firm standards and policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.

• Active CPA designation in good standing.

• At least 5 years of experience in a public accounting environment.

• Experience leading teams and mentoring staff.

• Understanding of compilation, review, audit, and tax services, with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS.

• Proven ability to build profitable, sustainable client relationships.

• Minimum of 4 years of team leadership or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience directing and deploying staff on multiple simultaneous engagements.

We offer a competitive benefits and compensation package, flexible scheduling, and total rewards. Learn more at https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.

RSM is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and other protected characteristics. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request. For assistance, contact us at 800-274-3978 or [e-mail].

Compensation Range: $79,500 - $135,000. Candidates may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance.