Assurance Manager - Consumer Goods

RSM US LLP•Boston, MA

7d•$89,800 - $170,500

About The Position

RSM is looking for a Manager to join our Consumer Products Assurance team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local Consumer Products practice. Our clients include local, national and internationally recognized manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers with diverse organizational structures operating in a variety of sectors. For decades, RSM’s assurance professionals have been helping consumer-focused companies improve their performance through the most challenging business cycles.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
Active CPA (or equivalent professional credential) required
5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations
A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements

Nice To Haves

A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement
Fluent in French(Francais), German(Deutsch), Japanese(日本語) or Mandarin(普通话) to include but not limited to speaking, writing and reading with a deep understanding of the culture and business practices within country of fluency
Proven track record of managing relationships with large non US companies with significant operations in North America

Responsibilities

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology
Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff
Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client’s business and assess impact on current year audit engagements
Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
Manage profitability of projects
Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners
Identify performance improvement opportunities
Ensure professional development through ongoing education
Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies
Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients