Assurance Manager - Life Sciences

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Raleigh, NC, USA
In-Office
90K-171K Annually
Senior level
Legal Tech • Other • Professional Services • Real Estate • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Financial Services
Experience the power of being understood.
The Role
Lead and manage external audit engagements for life sciences clients, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and auditing standards. Oversee audit teams, plan and execute audits, manage project timelines, communicate with clients, and maintain audit quality while meeting firm standards and travel/onsite requirements during peak periods.
Summary Generated by Built In

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, 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.

Job Responsibilities:
Key responsibilities as outlined in the job summary include executing core functions of the Manager role, contributing to team objectives, maintaining quality standards, and supporting client service delivery.

USA:
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field. 

  • Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required.

  • 5+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with substantial exposure to external audit engagements.

  • Strong technical proficiency with financial reporting, audit procedures, and auditing standards, including US GAAP, US GAAS, and other relevant regulatory requirements. 

  • Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams, including planning, executing, and completing audits while overseeing junior and senior audit staff. 

  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing responsibilities across clients and engagements, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in accordance with firm and client standards. 

  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients, manage client relationships, respond to client needs, and address issues while building trust. 

  • Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality, compliance, and independence, and to provide guidance to team members. 

  • Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required, at client sites, including prolonged periods at a computer using standard office equipment. 

  • Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods to meet client, project, or firm business needs. 

  • Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, report regularly to a firm office, and travel to client sites as required, with reliable transportation.

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Canada:
Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or other discipline from an accredited University. 

  • Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required.

  • 5+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with substantial exposure to external audit engagements.

  • Strong technical proficiency with financial reporting, audit procedures, and auditing standards, including GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements. 

  • Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams, including planning, executing, and completing audits while overseeing junior and senior audit staff. 

  • Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing responsibilities across clients and engagements, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in accordance with firm and client standards. 

  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients, manage client relationships, respond to client needs, and address issues while building trust. 

  • Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality, compliance, and independence, and to provide guidance to team members. 

  • Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required, at client sites, including prolonged periods at a computer using standard office equipment. 

  • Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods to meet client, project, or firm business needs. 

  • Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, report regularly to a firm office, and travel to client sites as required, with reliable transportation.

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.

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. 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 [email protected].

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. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

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: $89,800 - $170,500

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Active CPA (or equivalent certification)
  • 5+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with substantial exposure to external audit engagements
  • Strong technical proficiency with financial reporting, audit procedures, and auditing standards (US GAAP, US GAAS, GAAP, CAS)
  • Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams
  • Strong project management skills, ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients and manage client relationships
  • Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality and compliance
  • Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and at client sites, including prolonged computer use
  • Ability to work extended/non-standard hours during peak periods
  • Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, report to a firm office, and travel to client sites with reliable transportation

RSM US LLP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about RSM US LLP and has not been reviewed or approved by RSM US LLP.

  • Parental & Family Support Benefits include up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, up to $20,000 for adoption or surrogacy, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, six weeks of paid family caregiver leave, and backup care support. Feedback suggests these programs are a standout strength for parents and caregivers.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off provisions include self-managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and additional wellbeing days. Feedback suggests this breadth helps offset mid-market base pay perceptions.
  • Healthcare Strength Health offerings include two HDHP medical plans with firm HSA contributions, dental and vision coverage, telehealth, and a mental-health platform with free coaching/therapy sessions. Feedback suggests the combined health and wellbeing resources enhance total rewards.

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The Company
HQ: London
19,318 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

What We Do

RSM is the leading provider of audit, tax and consulting services to the middle market. With over 11,000 employees across the U.S. and Canada and a global presence in 120 countries, our purpose is to deliver the power of being understood to our clients, colleagues and communities. As first-choice advisors, we are focused on developing leading professionals and innovative services to meet our clients’ evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business environment. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. Through a supportive, caring culture, our people are empowered to be their authentic selves and share their unique perspectives. Our culture of diversity and inclusion enhances the insights we provide while transforming innovation, collaboration and business results through fostering an inclusive environment, working hard to engage a talented workforce and reflect our diverse community, and developing relationships that serve others in business and the broader community. Together, our people’s individual talents and diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and enhances the unique insights that we provide to our clients. For more information, visit rsmus.com.

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