Consumer Goods Assurance Manager — Lead Teams & Growth

RSM US LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 89,800 - 170,500; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in New York seeks a Manager to join our Consumer Products Assurance team, working on diverse client engagements with manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers.

You will supervise engagement teams, mentor staff, coordinate audits, ensure GAAP/GAAS expertise, and help manage profitability while building strong client relationships. This role requires willingness to travel up to 25% of the year.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree.
• CPA or CA Certification.
• 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 or IFRS regulations.
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships.
• Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements.

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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities.
• 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

Public accounting experience

CPA/CA

Team leadership

GAAP/GAAS/IFRS knowledge

Staff supervision

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

Job description

RSM US LLP in New York seeks a Manager to join our Consumer Products Assurance team, working on diverse client engagements with manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers.

You will supervise engagement teams, mentor staff, coordinate audits, ensure GAAP/GAAS expertise, and help manage profitability while building strong client relationships. This role requires willingness to travel up to 25% of the year.