Audit Quality Risk Management Senior Manager

RSM; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee audit quality and risk management. This role requires a CPA license and extensive experience to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. You will lead teams, manage inspections, and provide education to enhance audit practices.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Support for wellbeing across physical, emotional, financial, and community aspects

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of CAS, IFRS, and ASPE is essential.
• Experience with regulatory inspections is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee internal monitoring programs for audit compliance.
• Prepare and present updates to senior executives on audit quality.
• Collaborate on the annual evaluation of audit quality management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CPA license

Tools

CaseWare

IDEA

Data Snipper

Alteryx

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 key to our inclusive culture and talent experience, enabling us 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 a global leader in professional services to the middle market. Our people are central to our culture and client engagement. We foster an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM Canada LLP's risks. Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM) within ORM monitors the firm’s audit practice, including the System of Quality Management (CSQM 1), regulatory inspections, internal monitoring, and other projects. AQRM collaborates with the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) to develop policies, tools, guidance, and training. Relocation is not required. The Senior Manager will also work with RSM US LLP on certain projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist and report to the Audit Quality and Risk Leader in Canada.
2. Lead and oversee engagement and internal monitoring programs to ensure compliance with organizational, global, and regulatory standards.
3. Manage monitoring related to the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) and assist in evaluating its effectiveness.
4. Plan and assist with regulatory inspections, including root cause analysis and remediation planning.
5. Support engagement teams during external inspections.
6. Collaborate with AQRM team members on the annual SOQM evaluation and continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Lead root cause analyses of audit quality issues identified through various reviews and inspections.
8. Prepare and present updates to leadership and communicate with senior executives on audit quality matters.
9. Handle additional assignments related to incident response, compliance, and global initiatives.
10. Participate in quality initiatives, coaching, and professional development programs.
11. Develop and deliver continuing professional education courses.
12. Perform other monitoring and quality assurance activities as directed.
13. Engage in ad hoc projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• CPA license in good standing.
• At least 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of CAS, IFRS, and ASPE.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven track record of excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate clearly to diverse audiences.
• Strong professional network and confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CPAB, PCAOB, or provincial regulatory inspections.
• Familiarity with audit tools such as CaseWare, IDEA, Data Snipper, or Alteryx.
• Ability to adapt to regulatory and firm changes.
• Experience auditing internal controls in large professional services firms.
• Leadership in inspection and project oversight.
• Ability to drive change and support team dynamics.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package, supporting your wellbeing across physical, emotional, financial, and community aspects. Learn more about our total rewards.

Compensation Range: $105,000 - $178,500

Eligible individuals will receive a discretionary bonus based on performance.