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The RSM US Offices in India (USI) supports RSM U.S. risk consulting, transaction advisory, technical accounting, financial consulting, technology and management consulting, tax, and assurance engagement teams by providing access to highly skilled professionals for repeatable business processes over an extended business day. USI is a member of RSM International, the sixth largest global network of independent accounting, tax, and consulting firms.

RSM is looking for an experienced Director or Senior Director to join our Risk Consulting (RC) team. The RC service line is comprised of team members with a wide array of skill sets, including chartered accountants, information technology specialists, software developers, data sciences, etc.  This diverse team supports a wide array of services including:

• Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) financial and business process controls compliance
• ICFR audit support
• SOC report audit support
• Security compliance reporting support (PCI, NIST, SWIFT, HITECH, etc.)
• ERP application controls testing
• Automation and robotics development
• Network security penetration testing 
• Security operations center monitoring

Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving 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, and commercial to name just a few.  Experienced in serving clients with international presence, and several diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

The Director will serve as the leader of our USI RC practice. The Director will work with our USI RC capability leaders to manage the RC financial metrics and staff across our USI offices.  Additionally, Director will work collaboratively with the RC leadership team to develop strategies to increase the USI utilization across the RC engagement portfolio.

Qualification and Minimum Entry Requirements

• Chartered Accountant/CPA, CISA, or CISSP with minimum of 20-25 years of experience in risk consulting services.
• Experience in Big Four firm or equivalent offshore risk consulting / internal audit practice.
• Has managed the P&L of a large consulting practice (500+ people).
• Experience with the life cycle of employee management including recruiting and performance management.
• Minimum of 15 years of team lead experience overseeing staff on multiple RC engagements.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as the “culture” champion to build a cohesive and collaborative environment for employees to thrive throughout their career.
• Provide RC leadership with insight on the recruiting, training, and performance management requirements to maintain a qualified and engaged USI RC team over multiple locations in India.
• Travel at least 1 – 2 times monthly to RSM USI sites to meet with local RC teams and office leadership.
• Report on RC USI performance to the RC leadership team.
• Understand RSM RC capabilities and work with the team in providing an integrated service delivery.
• Develop others within the RC practice through mentoring, training, and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives.
• Work with US leaders on "go to market" strategy, participating in proposals, pitch meetings, and developing marketing collateral.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Experience being a liaison between US and India team to understand the importance of working as one team.

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Key Skills to Accelerate Career

• Maintains a high degree of quality and client relationship on multiple clients at the same time
• Positively engages, motivates, and influences a fast-growing RC team with expectations of fourfold growth in the next five years.
• Identifies client needs/requirements and initiates discussion to expand services through a solid understanding of the firm’s service capabilities and offerings

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/india.html.  

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 in the Indian Armed Forces; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation. 

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 send us an email at [email protected].