Assurance Supervisor - Private Client Services

RSM Canada LLP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedule

Total rewards program

Job summary

RSM Canada LLP is seeking a Supervisor for our Private Client Services team in Canada. You will lead engagements, supervise staff, and ensure high-quality financial statements and disclosures for diverse clients.

The role requires CPA licensure progress, GAAP knowledge, and experience managing audits, reviews, and compilations. Travel up to 25% may be required as client needs dictate.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other regulatory requirements and ability to apply auditing standards.
• Understanding of compilation, review, audit, and tax services.
• Experience leading portions of audit engagements from planning through completion, including reviewing workpapers and managing workflow across multiple engagements.
• Ability to lead and develop staff, including coaching and providing performance feedback.
• Proven ability to manage client communication and expectations, including escalation and resolution support.
• Experience overseeing substantive testing, analytical procedures, and control testing, including documentation and evaluation of results.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients in person, by phone, and in writing.
• Effective project management: manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team through audits and related deliverables with focus on quality and accuracy.
• Coordinate audits, review engagements, and compilations of financial statements and tax returns.
• Develop understanding of the client’s business and needs; tailor approach accordingly.
• Apply RSM’s methodology for reviews, compilations, and audits.
• Collaborate with engagement manager/senior manager on engagement strategy and execution.
• Identify accounting/auditing issues and provide insights on financial statements.
• Provide feedback on deliverables and supervise associates and seniors on engagements.
• Communicate progress, issues, and resolutions to engagement leadership and clients.
• Manage time and workloads across multiple projects; monitor productivity and budget.
• Travel up to 25% as required by client needs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client communication

Quality focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license (active)

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 Supervisor to join our Private Client Services team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national practice. Our clients include local, national and internationally recognized companies. RSM’s assurance professionals helping companies improve their performance through the most challenging business cycles.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the team through the entire process, preparing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating of audits, review engagements and compilations of financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables (including corporate income tax, personal income tax and trust income tax).
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and needs
• Understand and utilize RSM’s review, compilation, and audit methodology
• Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior manager on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues
• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
• Supervise associates and seniors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan and budget
• Anticipate and address client concerns and elevate issues as they arise
• Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from client to audit team and vice versa is efficient
• Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to manager/senior manager and partner on engagement
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
• Understand client and industry issues, and recognize opportunities for RSM to assist the client in increasing level and types of services
• Manage time appropriately across multiple projects
• Keep abreast of industry developments by reading trade publications and other relevant thought leadership
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.
• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.
• 4+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Understanding of compilation, review, audit, and tax services.
• Experience leading portions of audit engagements from planning through completion, including reviewing workpapers, and managing workflow across multiple engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, including coaching team members, reviewing work, and providing performance feedback.
• Proven ability to manage client communication and expectations, including escalating issues and supporting resolution throughout the engagement cycle.
• Experience overseeing substantive testing, analytical procedures, and control testing, including documentation and evaluation of results.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in accordance with performance expectations, firm, and client standards.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.

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: $67,500 - $116,100 Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Why work at RSM?

At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.