Assurance Sr Manager - Construction/Gov Con
About The Position
RSM is looking for a driven Audit Senior Manager to join our National Construction Practice. Our National Construction Practice serves private clients within all segments of the construction industry, including general, sub- and specialty contractors, homebuilders and real estate developers. Our clients operate both nationally and internationally and our professionals are exposed to projects as small as a single-family home and as large as a professional sports stadiums. Our National Construction Practice provides for the opportunity to work and network with others on vibrant projects throughout the Firm. Being a part of the National Construction Practice will allow you to obtain exposure to the various lines of business within the industry including but not limited to internal control documentation and analysis, administrative and back-office restructuring projects, strategic planning, benchmarking, buy- and sell-side diligence services, regulatory compliance projects, litigation support and expert testimony, and other specialty services.
Requirements
- BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
- CPA or CA Certification
- 9+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
- Previous experience auditing construction and related organizations
- A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements
- Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations
- A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
- A thorough understanding of construction accounting and revenue recognition, the estimating process, overhead allocation methods, and backlog and related organizations
- A strong background for simultaneously managing multiple projects and engagement teams for various clients
Nice To Haves
- Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
- Background in development
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 including management letters and other required communications to management and/or Board of Directors
- Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
- Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology
- Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status and ensure maintenance of milestones of all projects
- Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates, Supervisors and Managers and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
- Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
- Review work product of Senior Associates, Supervisors and Managers and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion
- Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand clients’ goals and strategies
- Provide insightful business advice and present oneself as a trusted business advisor
- 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, evaluate strategy for growth of the Firm
- 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
Benefits
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
- Flexibility in your schedule
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
