Audit Manager - Consumer Goods (Hiring Immediately)

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empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our
exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent
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professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like
RSM.
RSM is looking for a Manager to join our Consumer Products Assurance team. You
will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client
engagements as part of our national and local Consumer Products practice. Our
clients include local, national and internationally recognized manufacturers,
wholesalers, distributors and retailers with diverse organizational structures
operating in a variety of sectors. For decades, RSM’s assurance professionals
have been helping consumer-focused companies improve their performance through
the most challenging business cycles.
**Responsibilities:**
* Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
* Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required 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
* Understand skillsets 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 Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
* 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
* Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
* Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
* Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
* 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
* 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
* Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners
* Identify performance improvement opportunities
* 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
**Required Qualifications:**
* BSBA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
* CPA or CA Certification
* 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
* Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
* Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations
* A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
* Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement
* Fluent in French(Francais), German(Deutsch), Japanese(日本語) or Mandarin(普通话) to include but not limited to speaking, writing and reading with a deep understanding of the culture and business practices within country of fluency
* Proven track record of managing relationships with large non US companies with significant operations in North America
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 ( an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will
receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination
andor harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious
beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities
related to nursing); gender (including gender identity andor gender
expression); 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 MilitaryVeteran status; pre-disposing genetic
characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable
federal, state or local law.
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committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for
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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 possessing 1-2 years of progressive and
relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you
are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an
experienced associate.
RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or
conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law,
including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair
Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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here)( RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect
their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary
range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents
numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited
to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As
such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the
stated range.
Compensation Range: $86,500 - $163,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus
based on firm and individual performance.