Assurance Supervisor - PE Funds

RSM US LLP; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 77,700 - 147,400; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking an Assurance Supervisor to join our Private Equity practice. You will lead audit engagements, review workpapers, and mentor staff across multiple engagements while maintaining client communications and deadlines.

Qualified candidates will have a CPA or progress toward licensure, 4+ years of assurance experience, strong US GAAP/GAAS knowledge, and proven project management and leadership abilities. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Active CPA license or progress toward licensure in state of residence; license strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of assurance experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP/GAAS or other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading portions of audit engagements from planning through completion, including reviewing workpapers, and managing workflow across multiple engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead portions of audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Review workpapers and manage workflow across multiple engagements.
• Coach and develop staff and provide performance feedback.
• Communicate with clients and manage expectations.
• Oversee substantive testing, analytical procedures, and control testing.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Project management

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license or progress toward licensure

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 an Assurance Supervisor 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 from an accredited University.
• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in the state of residence. CPA license strongly preferred.
• 4+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, US GAAS or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Experience leading portions of audit engagements from planning through completion, including reviewing workpapers, and managing workflow across multiple engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, including coaching and providing performance feedback.
• Proven ability to manage client communication and expectations, including escalating issues and supporting resolution throughout the engagement cycle.
• Experience overseeing substantive testing, analytical procedures, and control testing, including documentation and evaluation of results.
• 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 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 including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

Compensation Range: $77,700 - $147,400. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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.

Legal Information

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please note additional legal information is available.