Construction Audit Manager (CPA) - Lead Engagements

RSM; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

RSM is seeking a driven Audit Manager to join our National Construction Practice in our Boston office. This role focuses on leading audits for construction clients, coordinating engagement teams, and ensuring GAAP compliance across financial statements and disclosures.

You will mentor staff, manage multiple engagements, and collaborate with firm specialists on technical accounting matters while maintaining strong client relationships and timely communications.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree.
• Active CPA license in the state of residence (or equivalent) required.
• 5+ 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.

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 including management letters and other required communications to management and or Board of Directors
• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
• Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff
• 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
• 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 function as an in-charge facilitating 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 elevate 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 developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Skills

Audit leadership

GAAP knowledge

Client relationship building

Team mentoring

Communication

Travel 25%

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

GAAS

Job description

RSM is seeking a driven Audit Manager to join our National Construction Practice in our Boston office. This role focuses on leading audits for construction clients, coordinating engagement teams, and ensuring GAAP compliance across financial statements and disclosures.

You will mentor staff, manage multiple engagements, and collaborate with firm specialists on technical accounting matters while maintaining strong client relationships and timely communications.