Senior Assurance Lead — Consumer Products

RSM Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,500 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM Canada is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Consumer Products Assurance team. You will engage on diverse client engagements, develop industry expertise, and apply RSM’s audits methodology while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, an active CPA license or progress toward licensure, and 2–3 years of assurance experience in public accounting. Travel up to 25% and strong communication skills are expected.

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.
• 2–3 years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and auditing software tools.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgment.
• Experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion, including performing testing, assisting with financial statement preparation, reviewing workpapers, and mentoring staff.
• 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 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.
• Occasionally lift or move miscellaneous items (typically under 20 lbs.)

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of complex financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and needs, and become an industry specialist to understand client specific needs.
• Understand and utilize RSM’s Global Audit Methodology.
• Train and supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment.
• 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.
• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt and equity accounting, etc. Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Skills

Microsoft Office

Auditing software

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or other discipline

CPA licensure progress toward CPA licensure

Tools

GAAP knowledge

Job description

RSM Canada is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Consumer Products Assurance team. You will engage on diverse client engagements, develop industry expertise, and apply RSM’s audits methodology while mentoring junior staff.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, an active CPA license or progress toward licensure, and 2–3 years of assurance experience in public accounting. Travel up to 25% and strong communication skills are expected.