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At RSM, our strength is the efficiency with which we deliver leading-edge products and support to those we serve. We are proud to set the standard for success in our industry. To help us continue our growth, we are seeking an associate to join our highly skilled team. As an ideal candidate, you must have operations experience, strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills and enjoy developing solutions that push innovative boundaries. You will work closely with management to implement plans that usher in new levels of productivity and success within Tax technology.

RSM’s Center for Advanced Tax Technology (“CATT”) is a fast-paced, high-energy, collaborative environment that also happens to be one of the fastest growing tax practice groups at RSM. The CATT team is focused on enhancing RSM US ability to deliver comprehensive, value-added, and efficient Tax products and services to our clients. It is a dynamic team with professionals of varying backgrounds from tax functional, tax technical, technology development, and product management. The team consults and executes on a wide range of initiatives involving process and tool development and implementation including training development, engagement management, tool design, and implementation.

JOB SUMMARY

As the CATT Operations Controls & Compliance Associate in the Tax Line of Business (LOB) you will be responsible for assisting the Controls & Compliance lead with coordinating and interacting with process and product teams, IT, Data Privacy, Legal, and Office of Risk Management to conduct periodic internal reviews to ensure compliance with internal policies with emphasis on streamlining compliance activities related to ensure obtaining/retaining SOC2 certification(s), and responding to client/vendor security questionnaires/requests. The goal of this role is to drive long-term scalability and sustainability of the business and to leverage external audit reports and professional certifications as a competitive advantage. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of compliance tracking, strong analytic capabilities to assess products, a continuous improvement mindset, and a deep passion for technology.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serving as a Trusted Advisor: Understanding of InfoSec policies, Data Privacy, SOC2 Controls, GLBA, 7216, and other statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the accounting and financial services professions; the intent of this is to gain a deep knowledge, which in turn, will help others build knowledge and to eventually be able to help them to understand how these rules impact their process and product development activities.
• Assisting with Compliance Audits and Reviews: Assist in coordination activities assigned by the Compliance & Controls lead for conducting regular reviews and audits to ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements, identifying and addressing and discrepancies or areas of improvement.
• Creating and Maintaining Relationships: Serve as a point of contact for process and product teams to encourage them to seek counsel when they have doubts or questions regarding matters related to various firm policies. Also communicates regularly with Compliance & Controls lead regarding any pending remediation plans or issues impacting SOC2 audits.
• Enhancing Operations Efficiency: Collaborate with the CATT Operations group to identify process inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement improvements to streamline workflows and enhance overall productivity, which may include assisting with updates to firm systems to ensure transparency and traceability across systems like Configuration Management DB, OneTrust, Workday, etc.
• Building Knowledge: Focus on improving awareness of CATT Operations, Tax LOB and other relevant processes or control updates or changes.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree (preference given to Accounting, Business, or Technology major).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• 1-3 years of previous experience in operations, project management/coordination, or technology/process delivery, preferably within a CPA firm.
• Must be capable of dealing confidently and professionally at executive level and with stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of software development and IT security, Information Security Risks / Controls.
• Basic knowledge of metrics, processes, systems, and running a world-wide organization within the enterprise environment supporting large scale IT shops.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

• Prior experience working within an IT-related security environment with emphasis on controls and risk assessment.

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: $70,400 - $84,000