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, inclusive 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.

Essential Duties (Required duties employees must accomplish and performance is measured)

-This role will sit 100% remote with limited travel // can sit anywhere within the continental US

-Under the supervision of Independence team management performing the initial “triage” of incoming independence consultations from engagement personnel and other RSM member firms, including the assessment of the applicable independence rule set(s) and level of the matter’s complexity (45%)

-Serves as a resource to senior associates to provide on-the-job training and support related to independence consultation and related independence projects (20%)

-Personal development and independence skill acquisition (20%)

-Lead and assist the independence team with the development and presentation of independence related training, tools and guidance (10%)

-Other Office of Risk Management related projects, as needed (5%)

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

 (MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred)
• Eligible to obtain CPA license (preferred)

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures – required
• Awareness of SEC, PCAOB and AICPA Independence rules and ability to recognize the potential impact of changes to firm policies, processes and personnel (preferred)
• Research, document, analyze, and interpret information based on client and team expectations; adapt approach when necessary; use problem solving and analytical skills to develop and share recommendations and solutions (required)
• Manage and prioritize workload of self/team to meet and/ or exceed expectations
• Communicate information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
• Beginning to demonstrate conflict resolution skills (required)
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
• Identifying and recommending process improvement and efficiency (required)
• Beginning to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
• Demonstrating the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required)

EXPERIENCE

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• 5-6+ years’ experience in public accounting (required), preferably with substantive exposure to independence considerations in professional practice

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Demonstration of an understanding of the impact of regulatory controls on business conditions (required)
• Acts to make things better by making deliberate attempts to add value. Seeks information from supervisor for guidance on consultative approach (required)
• Strong managerial and prioritization skills (required)
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in regulatory environment, industry and the firm (required)
• Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement (required)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with the independence team and engagement teams (required)
• Proactive in requesting and providing feedback (required)
• Knows when to escalate issues (required)

EXPERIENCE

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• 3-4+ years’ experience in public accounting (required), preferably with exposure to independence considerations in professional practice.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

(MUST NOTE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED)

• Basic knowledge of the impact of regulatory controls on business conditions (required)
• Acts to make things better by making deliberate attempts to add value. Seeks information from supervisor for guidance on consultative approach (required)
• Organizational and prioritization skills (required)
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in regulatory environment, industry and the firm (required)
• Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, identification of potential change to drive business improvement (required)
• Ability to work collaboratively with the independence team and engagement teams (required)
• Promotes a safe environment to ask questions, share innovative ideas and make suggestions; provides coaching on an informal basis (required)
• Proactive in requesting and providing feedback (required)
• Learning to escalate issues (preferred)

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.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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 (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 US uniformed service; 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 [email protected].

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.

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: $86,500 - $163,900