Job Description

Overview

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 culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

RSM is looking for a Director to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in public company transactions, including IPOs and public company M&A. Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing, among others. We serve clients with local, national or international presence and diverse organizational structures, developing meaningful solutions for your business.

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 AFC 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 RSMs 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 RSMs lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
• 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 30% or less of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• 7+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting or SEC financial reporting capacity
• Excellent team and project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in US GAAP and Regulation S-X
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• PCAOB audit experience
• Familiarity with COSO internal control integrated framework
• Experience in leading project teams related to large or complex transactions like IPOs, reverse mergers, or carve-outs
• CPA or equivalent certification

Benefits and Other Information

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance lifes demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy) or disabilities related to nursing; gender; sexual orientation; HIV status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or email careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now or in the future (i.e., F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college/university graduate with 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a similar role, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law. For additional information regarding RSMs background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate background checks, click here.

Salary information: compensation range is $126,500 - $254,700. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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