Chief Auditor

RSM•Chicago, NY

12d

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. The Chief Auditor has overall responsibility for the firm’s audit and assurance policies, guidance, methodology and training curriculum. The Chief Auditor can set in any major metropolitan office location for RSM. This role leads multiple departments including assurance policy and assurance technical curriculum. The Chief Auditor designs and executes the strategy that enables audit engagements to be performed with integrity, consistency, and in compliance with professional standards, while also driving innovation and strategic improvements in the audit process. Estimated travel to be 30-40%. Travel required for participation in professional organizations and standard setting bodies, CPE facilitation, continuing professional education, NPSG management meetings, client service support, inspection support, and related projects and work streams

Requirements

Bachelors degree required
Certified Public Accountant
Strong working knowledge of US (GAAS and PCAOB) and International Auditing Standards
Strong working knowledge of US Attestation Standards
Proven experience in technical consultation and performance of audits for public and private entities
Minimum 8 years experience as a partner
Minimum 15 years experience in a National CPA Firm involved in the Assurance practice
Minimum of 10 years managing others
Must exhibit an exceptional client service attitude, possess outstanding people skills and take a proactive approach in working with employees
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate motivationally and deliver tough messages
Demonstrated excellent coordination, organizational planning and analytical skills
Takes ownership of results
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously

Responsibilities

Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of firm-wide and globally deployed audit methodology, policies, and tools in alignment with U.S. and global auditing standards (e.g., AICPA, IAASB, PCAOB).
Oversees the strategy and department that develops and delivers training programs to ensure auditors are equipped with current knowledge and tools to perform high-quality audits
Serves as a public voice for RSM’s audit quality commitment through speaking engagements, publications, and industry forums.
Establishes strategy for guidance and policy for newly emerging areas of assurance and supports vision for use of new tools.
Oversight of audit quality for RSM US
Influence and support audit quality for other firms with alternative practice structure alignment with RSM US
Leads the assurance standards and methodology group and provides oversight for the assurance curriculum team
Actively participates as a part of the National Professional Standards Group management team to continuously improve the Assurance practice.
Executes on the vision for the audit of the future and audit innovation
Serves as an assurance expert to executive leadership on projects and initiatives with strategic importance to the organization.
Collaborates with firm leadership to align audit quality initiatives with strategic goals and client service priorities.
Collaborates closely with the assurance digital organization to drive strategy for the audit technology ecosystem and delivery of technology tools
Influences standard-setting developments through continuous engagement and review of firm comment letters on assurance related topics.
Represents RSM in national and international standard-setting bodies, advisory groups, and roundtables.
Consults with engagement teams and national office consultants, as requested on complex assurance matters
Drive innovation in audit processes and technology, ensuring continuous improvement and future readiness.
Work closely with the Office of Risk Management on internal, Peer Review and PCAOB inspections and applicable written responses
Serves as a career advisor for the Deputy Chief Auditor and National Curriculum Director
Fosters a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, innovation and team work.
Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy and mentoring