Accounting and Finance Consulting Manager (Accounting and Finance Optimization)

Accounting And Finance Consulting Manager

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.

Do you have a passion and a curiosity for understanding and researching complex accounting issues? Are you looking for a more flexible and balanced career?

Do you enjoy serving and working collaboratively with your clients to help resolve complex accounting issues? Are you interested in joining an in-demand rapidly growing practice with experienced professionals of diverse backgrounds?

Are you looking for a career that will provide you with interesting and varied professional growth opportunities?

If so, RSM's Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice is the right fit for you!

RSM is looking for a Manager to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in Financial Advisory. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing to name just a few. Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

Responsibilities :

Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients

Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables

Collaborate directly with firm specialists / subject matter experts on complex accounting matters

Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables

Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams

Oversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement models

Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise; identify performance improvement opportunities

Understand RSM's service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery

Develop others within the TAC practice through mentoring, training and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives

Understand RSM's lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm

Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different @types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth

Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable

Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Willingness to travel 25% or less of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications :

BS / BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree

5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting, financial reporting or technical accounting capacity

Excellent team and project management skills

Advanced written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of audit serviceswith knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and FASB regulations

A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships

Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in managing project teams related to one or more of the following areas : accounting and finance optimization, audit readiness, complex accounting analysis and consultation, new accounting standard implementation

A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagements

CPA or equivalent certification

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.

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 careers@rsmus.com.

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 in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more @types of background checks, click here.

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 : $88,900 - $168,300