Assurance Manager - Broker Dealer/Capital Markets

RSM•New York, NY

68d

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 a Assurance Manager to join our Capital markets practice, which specializes in serving, introducing and clearing broker dealer clients of the firm. Our Capital markets practice is nationally integrated and operates across geographies as a part of the firm's Financial Markets assurance service line. RSM is one of the largest assurance firms serving broker dealers across the nation.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
CPA or CA Certification
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

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