Assurance Senior Associate - Industrials/Consumer Products

RSM US LLP•Calgary, AB

1d•CA$58,500 - CA$94,000•Hybrid

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, inclusive 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 Senior Associate 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

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.
Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.
2–3 years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and auditing software tools.
Working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, with the ability to exercise professional judgment.
Experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion, including performing testing, assisting with financial statement preparation, reviewing workpapers, and mentoring staff.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.
Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality of work in accordance with performance expectations, firm, and client standards.
Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required by the role, at client sites, including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.
Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client, project, or firm business needs.
Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required, including access to reliable transportation.
Occasionally lift or move miscellaneous items (typically under 20 lbs.)

Responsibilities

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of complex financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
Develop an understanding of the client's business and needs, and become an industry specialist to understand client specific needs
Understand and utilize RSM’s Global Audit Methodology
Train and supervise Audit Associates 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
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from client to audit team and vice versa is efficient
Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to manager/senior manager and partner on engagement
Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt and equity accounting, etc. Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas
Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
Ensure professional development through ongoing education
Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients