Posted:
7/7/2025, 9:29:16 PM
Location(s):
Maryland, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
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.
RSM US LLP is seeking a Partner to join our Accounting Standards Group. This Partner will serve as an expert level subject matter expert on accounting topics and will collaborate across the enterprise. This individual will have primary responsibility to lead the development of thought leadership, policies, and training related to these topics, as well as being a thought leader throughout the profession.
This Partner will engage both internally and externally to provide prospectives of the middle market to standard setters
Responsibilities
Participate in the development and maintenance of the Firm’s accounting guidance, which may require collaborating with other members of the National Professional Standards Group, Assurance, Tax and Consulting practices, to enable others to address existing and new accounting standards, emerging practice issues and Firm initiatives
Serve as a lead subject matter expert on multiple accounting topics, which includes development of other subject matter experts and specialists as well as performance of consultations on the most complex issues for assurance and consulting clients
Develop and/or review correspondence on regulatory accounting matters
Develop and/or review comment letters on accounting matters
Participate in the development and/or delivery of accounting curriculum
Serve as a resource to the Office of General Counsel as an accounting expert
Monitor and engage in the activities of relevant standard setting bodies (e.g., FASB, IASB, PCC) to provide the voice of the middle market to their standard setting
Represent RSM through participation in professional organizations and standard setting bodies at the national and international levels
Actively engage with the Office of Risk Management and Quality Management departments to provide support during engagement inspections and in the evaluation and determination of root cause and other causal factors that gave rise to negative events related to accounting consultations
Maintain a high level of organization and project management skills
Enhance the talent experience as a performance advisor and mentor
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
CPA required
Minimum 12 years progressive experience in a regulatory body or national CPA Firm involved in the Assurance practice or equivalent, including a minimum of five years managing others
Experience performing audit engagements conducted in accordance with both PCAOB Standards and U.S. GAAS
Must exhibit an exceptional client service attitude, possess outstanding people skills and take a proactive approach in working with employees
Ability to exercise sound professional judgment and technical discretion on matters of significance
Exercises strong written and verbal communication skills to report matters of significance to internal and external stakeholders.
Location and Travel
The location is open, with a preference to be located in a city with an RSM office.
Travel required for participation with professional organizations, continuing professional education, internal meetings and various projects and work streams. Travel will be determined in advance and agreed-upon.
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.
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 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.
Website: https://rsmus.com/
Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1926
Industries: Accounting ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Financial Services