Assurance Senior Manager - TMT

rsm; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to lead Technology, Media, and Telecommunications engagements for public and private clients. You will supervise engagement teams, assess risk, and ensure high-quality financial statement audits across software, e-commerce, hardware, and digital media sectors.

Travel up to 25% of the year, develop staff, uphold GAAP and FASB standards, and strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA or CA Certification preferred.
• 9+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality client service coordinating audits of financial statements and related disclosures.
• Assess risk and design audit procedures for engagement teams.
• Understand and apply RSM's Global Audit Methodology.
• Manage engagement teams and evaluate staff performance.
• Supervise senior staff and review work products; coach as needed.
• Identify technical accounting matters and coordinate with specialists.

Skills

Auditing

Staff mentorship

Risk assessment

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Audit Senior Manager - Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)

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, 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.

RSM is looking for a Senior Manager to join our assurance Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. Our TMT practice serves public and private companies, including growth oriented, private equity and venture backed companies. You will work with TMT companies headquartered in the top technology hubs in the country. Audits of technology companies present you with the opportunity to deal with topics as varied and complex as the products and services developed. Segments served include enterprise software, software as a service, e-commerce, electronics and hardware manufacturers, semiconductors, social media, digital media, mobile technology, telecommunications and more.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
• Understand and utilize RSM's Global Audit Methodology
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff
• Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates, Supervisors, and Managers and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
• Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
• Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and facilitate field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client's business and assess impact on current year audit engagements
• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
• Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
• Anticipate and address client concerns and finalize issues as they arise
• Understand RSM's lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
• Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
• Manage profitability of projects
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Keep abreast of latest industry developments as they affect GAAP, SEC reporting, and the Firm's standards and policies
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA or CA Certification
• 9+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience auditing TMT companies
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of SEC and PCAOB regulations

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/working-at-rsm/benefits .

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; 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 US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic chara