Assurance Manager - Nonprofit
About The Position
RSM is seeking a Manager to join its Nonprofit Assurance Practice, serving organizations such as trade and membership associations, philanthropic foundations, social service and cultural organizations, colleges and universities, and private clubs. The role provides assurance services to mission-focused clients and manages audit engagements and teams. The position includes client service, engagement oversight, staff development, relationship building, business growth, and project profitability responsibilities. Travel may be required for approximately 25% of the year, depending on clients. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, with team members aligned to an RSM office and meeting in person when it supports clients, teams, development, or relationship-building; some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site according to role requirements, team priorities, and client needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or an equivalent degree.
- Active CPA license in the state of residence, or an equivalent professional credential.
- At least 5 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment.
- Experience leading teams and mentoring associates.
- Understanding of audit services and knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB or IFRS regulations.
- A record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships.
- At least 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 engagements.
Responsibilities
- Provide timely, high-quality client service, including coordinating audits of required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
- Assess risk and design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams.
- Understand and use RSM’s Audit Methodology.
- Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement staff evaluations.
- Understand Senior Associates’ and Supervisors’ skills and capabilities, monitor and review their work, report on performance, and provide coaching throughout the process.
- Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors, facilitate field work, and monitor and report on productivity and adherence to work plans and schedules.
- Maintain client contact throughout the year to understand significant business developments and assess their impact on current-year audits.
- Develop others through training, career-development advising, and participation in Firm initiatives.
- Read industry publications and share relevant information with clients where applicable.
- Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise.
- Understand RSM’s lines of business and services and, where applicable, discuss opportunities to introduce clients to other Firm services.
- Develop a strategy for using external relationships with Centers of Influence to support business growth.
- Manage project profitability.
- Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners.
- Identify performance improvement opportunities.
- Maintain professional development through ongoing education.
- Stay current on developments affecting GAAP and Firm standards and policies.
- Travel approximately 25% of the year, depending on clients.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package.
- Eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
