Financial Consulting Senior Director - Finance as a Service - Technology, Media and Telecommunication

Posted:
8/8/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
San Francisco, California, United States ⋅ New York, New York, United States ⋅ California, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

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.

RSM is looking for an experienced Technology, Media and Telecommunication Director with professional to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC). 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 financial services clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial institutions, insurance, specialty finance, and asset management.  Experienced in serving clients with a local, national, or international presence, and several diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the AFC practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients 
  • Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts 
  • Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables 
  • 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 
  • Willingness to travel 25% or less of the year, depending on your clients 

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree 
  • 7+ 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 services with knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and FASB regulations 
  • A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships 
  • A successful record of directing and deploying staff senior associates/supervisors, managers on multiple, simultaneous engagements 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in leading 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 
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunication experience
  • 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. 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: $122,300 - $245,900

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.