Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of complex financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
Understand and utilize RSM’s audit methodology
Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff
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
Collaborate with the engagement senior manager/partner on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including but not limited to, revenue recognition, inventory pricing and LCM, receivable discounts, allowances, incentives and bad debts, current and deferred tax provisions and determine appropriate audit approach for such areas
Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
Understand skill sets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
Supervise seniors and supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan and budget
Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client’s business and assess impact on current year audit engagements
Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to senior manager and partner on engagement
Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
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
Manage time appropriately across multiple projects
Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
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
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