Senior Audit & Assurance Partner, Consumer Products

Rsm Us Llp; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM US LLP in Los Angeles is seeking an Audit Products Partner to lead audit and assurance client relationships within the Assurance line, focusing on large, complex portfolios and high-quality delivery.

The role requires 13+ years in public accounting, CPA, and strong leadership to mentor teams and drive growth. Travel flexibility and broad client interaction are expected as part of the engagement strategy.

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.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Deep technical mastery of accounting and auditing standards including US GAAP/GAAS.

Responsibilities

• Serve as audit engagement leader and client service coordinator, managing required financial statements, disclosures, and client deliverables.
• Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status, and maintain milestones for complex audit and assurance projects.
• Identify technical accounting and auditing matters early, assess impact, and coordinate with firm specialists as needed.
• Review work product, communicate audit status to clients, and assess resources needed for project completion.
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to build deeper relationships and better understand client goals and strategies.
• Manage profitability, billing, collections, engagement economics, and operational discipline consistent with firm expectations.
• Assess risk and design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams.
• Develop external relationships and centers of influence to support business growth and brand presence.
• Provide insightful business advice and present as a trusted business advisor to clients and stakeholders.
• Understand team member skillsets and capabilities, monitor and review work product, and provide timely coaching and performance feedback.
• Develop others within the firm through training, career development, coaching, and participation in firm initiatives.
• Anticipate and address client concerns, escalate issues promptly, and support quality, independence, and risk management expectations.
• Maintain professional development through ongoing education and stay current on relevant standards, firm policies, and quality expectations.
• Use digital quality enablers, data, and global delivery resources where appropriate to support consistent, efficient, high-quality outcomes.
• Lead with an enterprise mindset, aligning decisions to long-term firm value, cultural stewardship, and client outcomes.
• Flexibility to travel, manage demanding workloads, and adapt to client and market pressures.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

US GAAP

Public accounting

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Job description

RSM US LLP in Los Angeles is seeking an Audit Products Partner to lead audit and assurance client relationships within the Assurance line, focusing on large, complex portfolios and high-quality delivery.

The role requires 13+ years in public accounting, CPA, and strong leadership to mentor teams and drive growth. Travel flexibility and broad client interaction are expected as part of the engagement strategy.