Supervisor, Process Risk and Controls

rsm; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM is seeking a Supervisor in the Risk and Controls Practice to lead teams, assess risks, and design effective controls for middle-market clients. You will engage with client management, draft test plans, and mentor junior staff across engagements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, and the ability to manage budgets while delivering high-quality work in a dynamic environment. Travel to client sites is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of audit, internal audit or related internal control experience.
• Professional certifications (CPA or CIA) are preferred.
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs and work in-person or remotely.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to identify risk and develop control solutions.
• Draft test plans and work programs for senior review.
• Manage engagement budgets and provide accurate estimates to the engagement leader.
• Own client relationships and collaborate with external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and industry thought leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word/Docs

Excel

PowerPoint/Presentations

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.

As a supervisor in RSM's growing Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In the Risk and Controls Practice we frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key 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 teams in identifying out of the box solutions to complex issues. Encourage innovative thinking from seniors and associates
• 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

• Learn about the industry that we serve and leverage your understanding to become your clients' trusted advisor
• Identify current and relevant industry thought leadership and incorporate this into client service
• Independently implement and coach others on foundational industry policies, procedures, and work-programs
• Own process level client relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders
• Lead risk assessment management interviews and internal audit plan development
• Draft test plans or work programs for review by senior members of the team
• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process
• Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed
• Perform review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions
• Manage budgets and provide accurate analysis of estimates to complete to engagement leader
• Prepare deliverable drafts
• Have the ability to support multiple client projects simultaneously, while actively contributing to other firm initiatives
• Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships

Talent Experience

• Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
• Proactively seek out opportunities to learn from or teach team members, build a coaching/mentoring network and take advantage of training opportunities to continually expand skills and demonstrate leadership capability
• Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received.
• Provide assistance, guidance, mentoring and feedback to staff assigned to work with you
• Support recruiting efforts by understanding and promoting the RSM brand and developing the ability to accurately assess talent

Business Development

• Actively participate in relevant industry associations and events
• Demonstrate industry understanding and provide thought leadership to clients and prospects
• Build an internal network and actively demonstrate familiarity with other services provided by the firm
• Contribute to new pursuits by teaming and developing proposals and other materials
• Identify new client opportunities or surface ideas for introducing others to existing client relationships

Position Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in audit, internal audit or related internal control positions

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools
• Job relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA) preferred
• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely
• Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Effective time management and prioritization skills

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 .

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