Manager, Process Risk and Controls

rsm; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Manager for its Process Risk and Controls Practice in Canada. The role focuses on leading risk assessments, developing internal audit plans, and delivering process narratives and control improvements for a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in SOX or internal/external audit, with CPA/CIA or equivalent. Travel and mentoring are expected as part of client engagements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business, accounting or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, or related internal control positions
• Job relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA)

Responsibilities

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Collaborate with colleagues across levels to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients
• Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes
• Nurture an environment that understands individuality and values varied perspectives in arriving at solutions
• Lead risk assessment interviews and development of internal audit plan
• Review deliverables including process narratives, risks and control gaps, remediation, and process improvement
• Lead formal closing meetings with clients to share and confirm deliverables
• Manage engagement economics including billing, monitoring, and collections
• Demonstrate effective delegation strategies by managing multiple clients and teams

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business, accounting or related discipline

Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, or related internal control positions

Job relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA)

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.

The Position

As a manager in RSM's growing Process Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In the Process Risk and Controls Practice we frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

• Contributions to Firm Culture
  • Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
  • Collaborate with colleagues across a variety of levels and disciplines to develop and deliver innovative solutions that provide value to clients
  • Maintain agility to adapt quickly to shifting needs, demands, technology solutions, or process changes and assist others in adapting to change
  • Nurture an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions
• Client Experience
  • Leverage understanding of industry trends and business acumen to think critically about complex challenges and propose dynamic solutions
  • Identify current and relevant industry thought leadership to share with the client
  • Own management level relationships, and interact with C-suite group. Drive collaboration with external stakeholders
  • Lead risk assessment management interviews and development of internal audit plan
  • Perform review of the deliverables including process narratives/flowcharts, risks and control gaps, suggested remediation and process improvement
  • Lead formal closing meetings with clients to share and confirm deliverables
  • Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics and manage expectations around billing, monitoring, and collections
  • Demonstrate effective delegation strategies by managing multiple clients, projects, and teams simultaneously with the goal of overseeing a book of business
• Talent Experience
  • Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
  • Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to cultivate an environment where team member capabilities are optimized and expanded
  • Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce
  • Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form; Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received
  • Assist with developing training content on areas of personal expertise
• Business Development
  • Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
  • Build, maintain, and utilize your internal network to address issues timely and add value to client relationships; begin cultivating an external network with the goal of generating new business opportunities for the firm
  • Assist in writing, developing and delivering thought leadership internally and externally
  • Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets
  • Contribute to pursuits through development of proposals and other materials

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business, accounting or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in SOX, internal audit, external audit, or related internal control positions
• Job relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading project based work with milestones and workflow driven by objectives and defined timelines
• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others
• Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Effective