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 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated manager to join the Quality Management team in our National Professional Standards Group, focusing on our assurance practice’s system of quality management (SOQM). This role will sit 100% remote with limited travel.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and continually improve the design & implementation of the assurance practice’s SOQM in compliance with professional and regulatory standards. This includes working with stakeholders across the firm to document and enhance process narratives and internal controls.
• Perform design and implementation readiness procedures for new and changed internal controls.
• Assist with risk assessment for the assurance SOQM and identification of quality risks and responses.
• Participate in remediation of SOQM and inspection findings.
• Effectively collaborate across multiple groups, disciplines, and geographies.
• Improve the quality of our assurance practice through SOQM initiatives and lead various SOQM related projects.
• Develop and facilitate training and assist with updates to firm manuals and tools.
• Demonstrate high level organization and project management skills.
• Embrace and facilitate change management and exercise the ability to think creatively and strategically.
• Operate in a self-directed manner.

• Maintain professional knowledge and expertise in emerging topics in Professional Standards, specifically in the areas of quality management and control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA or CA Certification
• Understanding of assurance services and internal control systems
• 4+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting firm, within the assurance practice or process, risk and controls consulting practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CIA Certification
• Experience working on public company or equivalent financial statement audits
• Experience designing and implementing internal control systems (e.g. SOX, ICFR)

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve the firm. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html .

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.

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 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 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, click here.

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: $97,200 - $195,300