Strategic Assurance Leader: Trusted Client Advisor

RSM; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

RSM is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead multiple engagements and oversee teams to deliver high-quality financial statement audits. You will assess risk, apply our Audit Methodology, and maintain strong client relationships to understand goals and opportunities.

The role requires leadership experience, GAAP/GAAS knowledge, and a track record with consumer products clients. RSM offers a hybrid work model and a commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree.
• CPA, CA, or ACCA Certification.
• 8+ 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 regulation.
• Previous experience auditing consumer products companies.
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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 utilise RSM’s Audit Methodology.
• Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status and ensure milestones of all projects.
• Review work product of Senior Associates, Supervisors and Managers and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion.
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand clients’ goals and strategies.

Skills

Client service

Team leadership

Audit methodology

GAAP/GAAS knowledge

IFRS awareness

Education

BS/BA in Accounting

CPA / CA / ACCA

Tools

Audit software

Job description

RSM is seeking an experienced audit professional to lead multiple engagements and oversee teams to deliver high-quality financial statement audits. You will assess risk, apply our Audit Methodology, and maintain strong client relationships to understand goals and opportunities.

The role requires leadership experience, GAAP/GAAS knowledge, and a track record with consumer products clients. RSM offers a hybrid work model and a commitment to professional growth.