Assurance Manager - Public Companies

RSM US LLP; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Canada seeks a Manager to join our Assurance team, coordinating audits of financial statements and related deliverables to provide high-quality client service. You will lead engagement teams, assess risk, supervise seniors and supervisors, and maintain strong client contact while developing others within the firm.

You will travel up to 25% of the year as needed, ensuring adherence to GAAP/GAAS or IFRS standards and contributing to profitable engagements through strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
• CPA, CA, or ACCA 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 IFRS regulations.
• Proven record of building profitable client relationships.
• Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high quality client service coordinating audits of financial statements and related deliverables.
• Assess risk and design audit procedures for engagement teams.
• Understand and apply RSM’s Audit Methodology.
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations.
• Supervise seniors and supervisors, coaching and reviewing work product.
• Maintain client contacts and assess impacts of significant business developments.
• Develop staff through training and career guidance.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and manage engagement profitability.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Auditing

Client service

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

CPA/CA/ACCA Certification

Tools

Audit Methodology

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. 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

• Providetimely, 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
• Providetimely, 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 andmonitorand 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-chargefacilitatingfield work by monitoring and reportingregardingproductivity 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 orparticipatingin 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 escalating 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 toutilizerelationships external to the firm withdifferent typesof Centers ofInfluence to effectuate business growth
• Manage profitability of projects
• Identifyand communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners
• Identifyperformance 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

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university
• CPA, CA, or ACCA 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,GAASand FASBor IFRSregulations
• 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
• 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 [e-mail].

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and 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

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