Audit Quality Risk Management Senior Manager

RSM; Red Deer; On-site; USD 105,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Canada is seeking a Senior Manager to oversee audit quality and risk management. This role requires a CPA and over 8 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include coordinating regulatory inspections, managing monitoring programs, and preparing updates for senior executives. The candidate will support team dynamics and contribute to quality initiatives. A competitive benefits package and bonuses based on performance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Personalized wellbeing programs

Discretionary bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of CAS, IFRS, and ASPE.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist Audit Quality and Risk Leader in Canada.
• Lead engagement and internal monitoring programs.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies during inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Leadership and mentoring abilities

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA license in good standing

Tools

CaseWare

IDEA

Data Snipper

Alteryx

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, with a culture that values inclusion, confidence, and empowerment. Our environment fosters personal and professional growth, making RSM a unique place to thrive.

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 oversight of the System of Quality Management (CSQM 1), regulatory inspections, and internal monitoring. The Senior Manager will collaborate with RSM US LLP on certain projects and will not require relocation.

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 internal, global, and regulatory standards.
3. Manage monitoring related to the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) and assist in its evaluation.
4. Coordinate with regulatory bodies during inspections, assess findings, and develop remediation plans.
5. Support engagement teams during external inspections.
6. Contribute to the evaluation of the SOQM and continuous improvement initiatives.
7. Lead root cause analyses on audit quality issues identified through various reviews and inspections.
8. Prepare and present updates to leadership and communicate audit quality matters to senior executives.
9. Handle various assignments related to incident response and regulatory compliance.
10. Participate in quality initiatives and develop professional education courses.
11. Perform ad hoc projects as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• CPA license in good standing.
• Minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of CAS, IFRS, and ASPE.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven track record of excellence and leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CPAB, PCAOB, or provincial regulatory inspections.
• Familiarity with audit tools like CaseWare, IDEA, Data Snipper, Alteryx.
• Experience auditing internal controls in a professional services environment.
• Leadership in supervising inspections and projects.
• Ability to support change and team dynamics.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits package and support your wellbeing through personalized programs. Learn more about our total rewards.

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

Discretionary bonuses are available based on performance.