Assurance Supervisor - PE Funds

RSM US LLP•Los Angeles, CA

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 Supervisor to join our Private Equity practice. This practice is dynamic, robust and continues to expand every year. RSM serves a wide range of clients, including approximately 1,500 private equity and venture capital clients.

Requirements

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
CPA Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework
4+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
Minimum of 4 years of experience with financial statement audits
Minimum of 2 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations
A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
Must be well-versed in valuation of portfolio companies i.e. level 3 investments
Experience in valuation methodologies and waterfall calculations
Understanding of partner capital allocations and computations
Experience reviewing audited financial statements
Understanding of management fee calculations
A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement
Supervising substantive testing and analytical-review procedures as well as documentation of internal control systems

Nice To Haves

A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification

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
Develop an understanding of the client's business, and become an industry specialist to understand client specific needs
Lead the team through the entire audit process, preparing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology
Supervise Audit Associates and Seniors 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 the client to the audit team is efficient
Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners
Identify performance improvement opportunities
Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clients
Ensure professional development through ongoing education
Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.
We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.
Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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