Independence Compliance Manager

RSM US LLP; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an experienced Independence Operations Manager 2 in Gurgaon, India. This role leads the Independence Operations Team, coaching staff on auditor independence rules and ensuring timely EMS updates.

You will collaborate with client teams, drive process improvements, and maintain strong governance over risk and compliance processes. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in public accounting, familiarity with EMS, and proven leadership in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred) or other business degree.
• Experience leading a team in a highly standardized, process-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Independence Operations Team and review process docs/trainings.
• Coach stakeholders on independence affiliate rules across levels.
• Maintain EMS data and oversee proposed edits to EMS.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Team leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Coaching

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

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 Office of Risk Management (“O.R.M”) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM US (or “Firm”) risk. The Independence Operations Manager 2 will assist with managing day to day risk to the firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies, including the Securities Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The Manager 2 will coach and manage a team of individuals responsible for processing updates to the entity management system (“EMS”) based on the relevant auditor independence rules. This will involve managing those who perform the intake and analysis process of the relevant submissions and the final review process prior to system update, including hosting phone and video calls with engagement teams to clarify updates. As a subject matter expert on the independence affiliate rules, they will also coach the Operations team and other stakeholders on the affiliate rules. The candidate may also be involved in related tasks, including training, data cleansing, and other relevant duties. The Manager 2 will lead the creation and continuous improvement of processes designed to maximize the firm’s system of quality controls to ensure timely and effective updates to the EMS.

Essential Duties

• Management and oversight of the Independence Operations Team, including creating and reviewing process documents, training materials, and other resources to assist the team’s success and growth
• Assisting the Operations team, Client Engagement teams, and other stakeholders with understanding independence affiliate rules
• Maintenance of EMS relationships and data, conducting consultations with client servers, and reviewing proposed edits to the EMS, especially in times of high volume
• Identifying opportunities for, and proposing and implementing, process improvements
• Providing performance reviews and career guidance to junior staff
• Management of team’s growth, including liaising with USI Human Resources to recruit and onboard new team members
• Other duties, as assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred) or other business degree

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Comprehending rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (required)
• Facilitating coaching of stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
• Awareness of different independence rulesets, including SEC, PCAOB and AICPA (required)
• Awareness of interrelated policies, processes, and personnel (preferred)
• Communicating information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
• Demonstrating expert conflict resolution skills (required)
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
• Ability to identify and recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
• Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required)
• Providing status reporting and frequent check-ins with management

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years’ experience in public accounting (required)
• Exposure to independence considerations in professional practice (required)
• 5+ years’ experience coaching, leading, and monitoring a team in a highly standardized, process-driven environment (required)
• Familiarity with an accounting firm’s entity management system (required) preferably at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)
• Managing teams internationally (preferred)

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Coaching and managing a team in a highly standardized environment.
• Monitoring team activities and proactively identifying and remediating challenges.
• Maintaining team morale
• Organizational and prioritization skills (required)
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in process (required)
• Facilitating technically complex discussions with stakeholders
• Proactively requesting and providing feedback (required)
• Timely engaging key stakeholders regarding important decisions, as appropriate. (preferred)

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.