Audit Manager - Life Sciences

DeFi Planet; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 74,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Audit Manager in the Life Sciences practice, where you will lead audit engagements and ensure compliance with financial regulations. This role offers the chance to work with diverse biotech entities, from startups to established firms, providing you with invaluable experience in the industry. With a focus on professional development, you'll mentor associates, manage client relationships, and contribute to business growth. The company fosters an inclusive culture, prioritizing your well-being and offering a competitive compensation package, including a generous time-off policy and opportunities for bonuses. Embrace this exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the world of finance and life sciences.

Benefits

Flexible Schedule

Generous Time Off Policy

Discretionary Bonus

Wellbeing Programs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on audit services.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client service and coordinate financial statement audits.
• Manage multiple engagement teams and assess risk in audit procedures.

Skills

Audit Services

GAAP Knowledge

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Risk Assessment

Financial Reporting

SEC Regulations

PCAOB Regulations

Education

BS/BA Degree in Accounting

CPA or CA Certification

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.

Audit Manager

RSM is looking for a Manager to join our assurance Life Sciences practice. As a team member of the Life Sciences practice, you will be provided with opportunities to work on projects in RSM offices in biotech hubs across the country. You will also get exposure to various types of entities within the industry, ranging from companies in the clinical R&D phase to large public biopharma’s. Common accounting areas encountered in the industry include collaboration and licensing arrangements, complex debt and equity transactions and internal controls over financial reporting.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Participate in public market transactions such as Form S-1, Form S-3, Form F-4, etc.
3. Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams.
4. Understand and utilize RSM’s Global Audit Methodology.
5. Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff.
6. Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process.
7. Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives.
11. Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable.
12. Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise.
13. 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.
14. Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth.
15. Manage profitability of projects.
16. Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
17. Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP, SEC reporting, and the Firm’s standards and policies.
18. Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients.

Required Qualifications:

1. BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree.
2. CPA or CA Certification.
3. 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment.
4. Experience leading teams and mentoring associates.
5. Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations.
6. A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships.
7. Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience auditing life science companies and related organizations.
2. A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement.
3. 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 support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. 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.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (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 US uniformed service; 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.

Compensation Range: $74,900 - $141,900

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

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