Director, Process Risk & Controls Consulting

RSM US LLP; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Houston seeks an experienced internal auditor/controls specialist to drive risk and advisory services for financial services clients. You will lead engagement economics, foster strong client relationships, and mentor teams within a hybrid work model.

The role requires 8+ years in internal audit or controls, CPA/CIA certification, strong communication, and travel readiness. RSM offers a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree required.
• Minimum 8 years in internal audit or controls; 5+ years at a public accounting or professional services firm preferred.
• Strong business acumen with significant experience in internal audit/SOX risk and control assessments in financial services.
• CPA or CIA certification is preferable.
• Experience cultivating new business and market-facing activities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Advanced written, verbal and presentation abilities with senior management.
• Ability to travel to meet client needs.
• Proven success under high-pressure conditions.

Responsibilities

• Model RSM values in all client and team interactions.
• Lead and contribute to recruiting, talent development, and industry leadership initiatives.
• Mentor teams and support diversity and inclusion goals.
• Serve as trusted advisor on financial services client engagements.
• Ensure engagement economics and project adjustments optimize financial performance.
• Conduct engagement reviews to ensure quality and alignment with objectives.
• Develop communication strategies and client reporting protocols.
• Address complex relationship issues with sound judgment.

Skills

Internal audit

SOX

Business acumen

Communication

Travel readiness

High-pressure performance

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

CPA or CIA

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.

Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Lead and contribute to practice and firm-wide initiatives related to recruiting, talent development, technical methodology, engagement economics, and industry leadership
• Lead teams by example, creating an atmosphere of trust, encouraging improvement and innovation, and provide mentoring Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience

• Draw upon your demonstrated technical, industry and risk advisory knowledge to become a trusted advisor to our clients within the financial services sector; incorporate consideration for emerging risks, trends, and concepts into client service
• Increase the firm’s relevance by understanding the client’s culture and strategy and incorporating this understanding into service delivery
• Maintain responsibility for C-suite, board-level and external audit relationships
• Complete review of all project deliverables Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics including adjustments to account strategy or structure to improve financial performance
• Perform engagement level review of work performed to ensure overall quality and consistency with engagement objectives and requirements
• Lead account communication strategy and ensure adherence to the reporting protocol defined for each client
• Handle more complicated relationship concerns and demonstrate sound judgment in escalating or seeking additional counsel

Talent Experience

• Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to optimize and expand capabilities by cultivating an environment of trust, innovation, diverse perspective, and challenge
• Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce and aligning opportunities accordingly
• Designate appropriate assignments and leverage your experience and expertise to help colleagues realize their full potential and support long-term career aspirations
• Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received

Business Development

• Build and develop new connections as well as leverage your existing network and personal brand in the marketplace to drive growth for the firm
• Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
• Contribute to thought leadership development and present at relevant internal and external industry events
• Proactively utilize your network, knowledge about our firm, client/prospect, and industry to deepen existing relationships or form new ones
• Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with business developers, marketing, communications, and various other internal firm partners to drive pursuits

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree
• A minimum of 8 years of experience working as an internal auditor or controls specialist, with a minimum of 5 years at a public accounting or professional services firm preferred
• Strong business acumen – including significant experience with internal audit/SOX risk and control assessments in the financial services sector
• Applicable certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)
• Recent successful experience in cultivating new business and related market-facing activities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills, including interaction with members of senior management
• Ability to travel to meet client needs
• Demonstrated success in high pressure scenarios

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

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 (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.

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 click here for additional information.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $126,500 - $254,700

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