Audit & Assurance Partner: Growth Leader

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RSM is seeking an Assurance Partner to lead audit and assurance client relationships, advancing quality, growth, and consistent delivery. You will lead engagement teams, manage complex portfolios, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and firm leadership.

The role requires extensive US GAAP/GAAS expertise, strong leadership, business development acumen, and the ability to travel as needed. You will mentor teams, develop talent, and uphold high ethical standards within our Assurance practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Active CPA (or equivalent professional credential) required.
• 13+ years of progressive public accounting/external audit or assurance experience.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining a substantial client portfolio, including bringing in new business.
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills with experience supervising senior leadership teams.
• Deep technical mastery of US GAAP/GAAS and related standards.
• Strong business development and strategic leadership with client growth focus.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Flexibility to travel and manage demanding workloads.

Responsibilities

• Serve as audit engagement leader and/or client service coordinator, managing financial statements and disclosures.
• Manage multiple engagements and oversee milestones for complex audit portfolios.
• Identify accounting/auditing matters early and coordinate with firm specialists.
• Review work product and communicate audit status to clients.
• Maintain client relationships to understand goals and strategies.
• Manage profitability, billing, and engagement economics.
• Assess risk and design audit procedures for engagement teams.
• Develop external relationships to support business growth.
• Provide insightful business advice as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Lead and coach team members and develop talent within the firm.
• Anticipate client concerns and ensure quality, independence, and compliance.
• Stay current on standards, policies, and quality expectations.

Skills

Audit leadership

Client relationship management

Engagement management

Risk assessment

Strategic business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Active CPA (or equivalent)

Tools

Digital audit tools

Job description

RSM is seeking an Assurance Partner to lead audit and assurance client relationships, advancing quality, growth, and consistent delivery. You will lead engagement teams, manage complex portfolios, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and firm leadership.

The role requires extensive US GAAP/GAAS expertise, strong leadership, business development acumen, and the ability to travel as needed. You will mentor teams, develop talent, and uphold high ethical standards within our Assurance practice.