Government Relations Leader

RSM US LLP•Washington, DC

11d

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. Policy Strategy & Advocacy Develop and lead RSM’s government relations strategy aligned with the firm’s business prioritiesand values. Monitor, analyze and respond to legislative and regulatory developments that impact RSM andits clients. Advocate for policies that support the middle market, professional services, and innovation in assurance, tax and consulting. Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, trade associations, and policy influencers. Support our lines of business with regulator relationships and regulatory matters. Support relationship leaders and engage directly with clients as needed in coordination with line of business, industry or channel strategies to drive client experience, business growth and go-to market activities. Represent RSM in industry coalitions, public forums, and with key government agencies.o Represent RSM on policy committees for AICPA, Center for Audit Quality, etc. Internal Collaboration Partner with RSM’s line of business, industry, channel, risk and communications leaders to align policy positions with firm strategy. Provide regular briefings to enterprise and line of business executive leadership on policy risks and opportunities. Thought Leadership & Communication Position RSM as the first-choice advisor for the modern middle market by supporting the development of relevant policy commentary and serving as spokesperson on certain policy matters. Work with RSM thought leaders to draft position papers, testimony, comment letters and policy briefs. Support executive participation in advocacy events. Team Leadership Build and manage RSM’s in-house government relations team. Oversee contracts and work of lobbying agencies in coordination with legal counsel. Risk Management Ensure alignment around policy priorities, positioning and messages. Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements in coordination with ORM Other duties as assigned

Requirements

BA/BS in political science, public relations or accounting (required)
Legislative & regulatory knowledge (required)
Strong network within government, trade associations, and policy circles (required)
Policy analysis – evaluating the impact of public policy and crafting policy briefs, position papers and comment letters (required)
Compliance & ethics – Knowledge of lobbying laws, reporting requirements and ethical standards (required)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills(required)
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (required)
15+ years of proven experience in government relations, preferably within an assurance, tax and consulting firm (required)
Strong understanding of legislative and regulatory processes (required)
Experience developing and executing advocacy strategies (required)
Strategic Planning – ability to align government relations strategies with business goals and planning for regulatory developments (required)
Guiding cross-functional teams and mentoring junior staff (required)
Representing the organization in high-stakes settings(required)

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in law, public policy or related field (preferred)
Experience working with Senate Banking, House Financial Services, Senate Finance or Ways and Means is highly desirable (preferred)

Responsibilities

Develop and lead RSM’s government relations strategy aligned with the firm’s business prioritiesand values.
Monitor, analyze and respond to legislative and regulatory developments that impact RSM andits clients.
Advocate for policies that support the middle market, professional services, and innovation in assurance, tax and consulting.
Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, trade associations, and policy influencers.
Support our lines of business with regulator relationships and regulatory matters.
Support relationship leaders and engage directly with clients as needed in coordination with line of business, industry or channel strategies to drive client experience, business growth and go-to market activities.
Represent RSM in industry coalitions, public forums, and with key government agencies.
Represent RSM on policy committees for AICPA, Center for Audit Quality, etc.
Partner with RSM’s line of business, industry, channel, risk and communications leaders to align policy positions with firm strategy.
Provide regular briefings to enterprise and line of business executive leadership on policy risks and opportunities.
Position RSM as the first-choice advisor for the modern middle market by supporting the development of relevant policy commentary and serving as spokesperson on certain policy matters.
Work with RSM thought leaders to draft position papers, testimony, comment letters and policy briefs.
Support executive participation in advocacy events.
Build and manage RSM’s in-house government relations team.
Oversee contracts and work of lobbying agencies in coordination with legal counsel.
Ensure alignment around policy priorities, positioning and messages.
Ensure compliance with all reporting requirements in coordination with ORM
Other duties as assigned

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.

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