AQRM Quality Management Senior Manager

Audit Quality And Risk Management Professional

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The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage the risk of RSM US LLP. Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM) within ORM, is responsible for monitoring the firm's audit practice by executing such activities as the internal inspection program, PCAOB inspection, pre-release monitoring, and testing the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of the system of quality management amongst other important activities. AQRM works closely with the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) in assisting in the creation and monitoring of policies, tools, guidance, and training. This position assists and reports to the Audit Quality and Risk Leader and will work on all quality related matters and activities that are the responsibility of AQRM.

Responsibilities :

• Responsible for overseeing the testing of the design, implementation and operating effectiveness and other monitoring activities of the system of quality management, under PCAOB QC 1000, AICPA SQMS No. 1, IESBA ISQM 1, and other applicable regulatory requirements
• Evaluate exceptions identified in the design, implementation and operating effectiveness testing and other relevant information about the system of quality management for potential finding or deficiency
• Prepare and deliver communications to senior leadership related to system of quality management matters
• Assist in other monitoring efforts, especially around those related to thematic negative quality events and poor supervision and review
• Develop and deliver continuing professional education courses
• Consult in the evaluation and determination of root cause and other casual factors that gave rise to negative quality events
• Perform other monitoring and quality initiatives as directed by the Quality Control Inquiry Committee, Chief Risk Officer, Audit Quality and Risk Leader, Audit Quality and Risk Management Partner, potentially representing the firm through participation in professional task forces
• Responsible for other various assignments that arise through incident response or international audit quality and regulatory compliance
• Other duties assigned

Required Qualifications :

Working knowledge of PCAOB and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards

Experience with audit tools such as CaseWare and IDEA

Ability to work collaboratively with others globally (e.g., Canada and India) and across the enterprise (e.g., National Professional Standards group, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk, Audit, Consulting and Tax lines of business.) various divisions in an organization to drive firm-wide quality objectives

Ability to manage complex, firm-wide projects, including developing detailed project plans, timelines, and monitoring framework to ensure successful execution and accountability

Strong performance history and demonstration of excellence

Strong social and interpersonal skills and ability to adapt quickly to change

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and guide teams through complex, long-term projects

SEC audit engagement or PCAOB inspection experience preferred

Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, verbally and orally to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts

Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks

Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal information

Exhibit high attention to detail and strong proofreading skills

Experience :

Leadership Skills :

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https : / / rsmus.com / careers / working-at-rsm / benefits.

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.

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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.

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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 : $141,400 - $283,800