Assurance Sr. Manager - PE Funds

RSM US LLP; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 119,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Flexible schedule

Total rewards program

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an Assurance Senior Manager to lead the Private Equity audit practice. The role requires directing multiple engagements with strong client relations and technical audit expertise.

The position demands CPA credential, 9+ years of related experience, and the ability to travel as needed. RSM offers a discretionary bonus and flexible scheduling within a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Active CPA license in the state of residence (or equivalent) required.
• 9+ years of assurance experience in public accounting with external audit exposure.
• Experience leading and managing multiple audits from planning through completion.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/GAAS and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Oversee engagement teams, manage scopes, timelines, budgets, and quality.
• Build and maintain client relationships, identify opportunities to expand services.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Communication

Project management

Risk-based audit methodology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Active CPA license in the state of residence

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, 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 Assurance Sr. Manager to join our Private Equity practice. This practice is dynamic, robust and continues to expand every year. RSM serves a wide range of clients, including approximately 1,500 private equity and venture capital clients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license in the state of residence (or equivalent professional credential) required
• 9+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with extensive exposure to external audit engagements.
• Proven experience leading and managing multiple audit engagements from planning through completion, including overseeing engagement teams, managing scopes, timelines, and budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met.
• Excellent technical proficiency in accounting and auditing standards, including US GAAP, US GAAS, and other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply risk-based audit methodology, control testing, substantive procedures, and financial statement review.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients, manage client relationships, respond to client needs, and address issues while building trust.
• Proven client relationship and business development experience, with a history of building, maintaining, and growing sustainable client relationships, identifying opportunities to expand services, and delivering high-quality client service.
• Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality, compliance, and independence, and to provide guidance to team members.
• Excellent leadership and people‑management skills, including mentoring, coaching, performance feedback, and supporting the career development of audit staff through the manager level.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
• 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, regularly report to a firm office location, and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.

Compensation Range

$119,100 - $239,300

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Benefits & Compensation

• 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 characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [e-mail].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.

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Why work at RSM?

At RSM, we accomplish meaningful work and make an impact on the world around us. We work hard to fully understand our clients and work even harder to understand and identify your unique skills. We celebrate the differences among us and empower our talented professionals to grow forward, both personally and professionally. Our clients benefit from fresh insights and energy as we collaborate to support them, and our teams enjoy a work environment that inspires and empowers them to thrive.