Audit Quality Risk Management Senior Manager

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

Job summary

RSM, a leader in professional services, seeks a Senior Manager for the Office of Risk Management in Toronto. This role involves overseeing engagement monitoring, liaising with regulatory bodies, and driving audit quality initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, as well as CPA certification. Competitive compensation and benefits support your professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive benefits and compensation package

Personalized wellness programs

Discretionary bonuses based on performance

Qualifications

• CPA license required with 8 years of experience.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to guide and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead engagement-level monitoring programs for compliance.
• Manage monitoring related to the firm's System of Quality Management.
• Prepare and present updates to leadership on audit quality.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership ability

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Project management skills

Education

CPA license in good standing

Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience

Tools

CaseWare

IDEA

Data Snipper

Alteryx

Job description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, with a purpose 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, making us 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 a global leader in professional services for the middle market. Our people drive our culture and client relationships. We foster an environment that inspires and empowers personal and professional growth.

The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM Canada LLP's risk. Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM) within ORM monitors the firm’s audit practice, including activities such as monitoring the System of Quality Management (CSQM 1), facilitating regulator inspections (CPA bodies, CPAB), internal monitoring, and ad hoc projects. AQRM collaborates with the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) to develop and monitor 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-level monitoring 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 its implementation of CSQM1 / ISQM1, liaising with engagement monitoring and supporting SOQM evaluations.
4. Coordinate with regulatory bodies such as CPAB, PCAOB, CPA provincial bodies, and CIRO for inspections, including root cause analysis and remediation planning.
5. Support engagement teams during external file inspections.
6. Collaborate with AQRM and assist in the annual evaluation of the SOQM, ensuring continuous improvement.
7. Lead root cause analyses on audit quality issues identified through various reviews and monitoring activities.
8. Prepare and present updates to leadership and communicate audit quality matters to senior executives.
9. Handle various assignments related to incident response, compliance, and quality initiatives.
10. Participate in quality initiatives, coaching, and professional education development.
11. Perform other monitoring, quality initiatives, and ad hoc projects as required.

Required Qualifications:

• CPA license in good standing.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-qualification experience.
• Knowledge of CAS, IFRS, and ASPE.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven track record of excellence and leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate effectively across diverse audiences.
• Strong professional networks and confidentiality awareness.
• High attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Leadership ability to guide and develop teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate and work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CPAB, PCAOB, or CPA regulatory inspections.
• Familiarity with audit tools like CaseWare, IDEA, Data Snipper, Alteryx.
• Ability to adapt to regulatory and firm changes quickly.
• Experience auditing internal controls in large professional services firms.
• Leadership in supervising inspections and projects.
• Ability to support and implement change effectively.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package, supporting your wellbeing through personalized programs addressing physical, emotional, financial, and community health. Learn more about our total rewards. Compensation Range: $105,000 - $178,500. Selected individuals will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on performance.