Assurance Manager - Foreign Investment Practice

Company: RSM US LLP
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 15, 2024

Job Description:

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, inclusive 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.RSM is looking for an Assurance Manager to join our team with a focus on serving clients of foreign origin in our Foreign Investment Practice clients. We're seeking an individual with profound business expertise coupled with strong cultural ties to France or Germany. In this role, you will harness your cultural insight and business acumen to deliver innovative solutions to foreign-owned companies on a global scale.Responsibilities:

• Build trusted relationship with clients, locally and at group level, throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client's business and assess impact on current year audit engagements -
• 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 - - -
• 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 accounting standard (US GAAP, IFRS, other local GAAPs) and the Firm's standards and policies -
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year nationally and abroad, depending on client's needs -Required Qualifications:
  • BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree - [US or abroad]
  • CPA or CA Certification - -
  • 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
  • Deep understanding of the culture and business practices in France or Germany
  • Fluent in French or German, to include but not limited to speaking, writing and reading
  • Proven track record of managing relationships with foreign-owned companies with significant operations in North America
  • Experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff
  • Understanding of audit services with knowledge of multiple accounting standards (US GAAP or IFRS) and auditing standards (US GAAS or ISA)
  • 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 -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 .As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or 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 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.---RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. 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 send us an email at .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. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, .At 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 - $163,900Individuals -selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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