Assurance Manager - Foreign Investment Practice

RSM•Houston, NY

About The Position

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 is looking for an Assurance Manager to join our team with a focus on serving clients of foreign origin in our Foreign Investment Practice clients. We're seeking an individual with profound business expertise coupled with strong cultural ties to France or Germany. In this role, you will harness your cultural insight and business acumen to deliver innovative solutions to foreign-owned companies on a global scale.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree [US or abroad]
CPA or CA Certification
5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
Deep understanding of the culture and business practices in France or Germany
Fluent in French or German, to include but not limited to speaking, writing and reading
Proven track record of managing relationships with foreign-owned companies with significant operations in North America
Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of multi ple accounting standards (US GAAP or IFRS) and auditing standards (US GAAS or ISA)
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

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
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 e ducation
Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect accounting standard (US GAAP, IFRS, other local GAAPs) and the Firm’s standards and policies
Willingness to travel 25% of the year nationally and abroad, depending on client's needs