Financial Consulting Director - Accounting & Finance Optimization

RSM US LLP • Los Angeles, CA

17h

About The Position

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, aiming to instill confidence and empower clients and people to realize their full potential. The firm prides itself on an unrivaled culture and talent experience, fostering an environment that inspires and empowers individuals to thrive both personally and professionally. RSM is seeking a Director to join its Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice, with a specific focus on Financial Advisory. In a business landscape constantly changing due to evolving economies, new accounting policies, and tax regulations, RSM leverages over 80 years of industry expertise to help thousands of firms achieve their business objectives. Their clients span various industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing, and include firms with local, national, or international presences and diverse organizational structures. RSM professionals are dedicated to developing meaningful solutions for these businesses.

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• 7+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting, financial reporting or technical accounting capacity
• Excellent team and project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and FASB regulations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• A successful record of directing and deploying staff senior associates/supervisors, managers on multiple, simultaneous engagements

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leading project teams related to one or more of the following areas: accounting and finance optimization, audit readiness, complex accounting analysis and consultation, new accounting standard implementation
• CPA or equivalent certification

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the AFC practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts
• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
• Collaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts on complex accounting matters
• Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables
• Manage TAC engagements and the engagement teams
• Oversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement models
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise; identify performance improvement opportunities
• Understand RSM's service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery
• Develop others within the AFC practice through mentoring, training and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
• 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
• Work with the National Leader on "go to market" strategy, participating in proposals, pitch meetings, and developing marketing collateral
• Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
• Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% or less of the year, depending on your clients

Benefits

• competitive benefits and compensation package
• flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients
• discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director