Chief Auditor

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.

The Chief Auditor has overall responsibility for the firm’s audit and assurance policies, guidance, methodology and training curriculum. The Chief Auditor can set in any major metropolitan office location for RSM. This role leads multiple departments including assurance policy and assurance technical curriculum. The Chief Auditor designs and executes the strategy that enables audit engagements to be performed with integrity, consistency, and in compliance with professional standards, while also driving innovation and strategic improvements in the audit process. 

Estimated travel to be 30-40%. Travel required for participation in professional organizations and standard setting bodies, CPE facilitation, continuing professional education, NPSG management meetings, client service support, inspection support, and related projects and work streams   

Quality  

• Leads the development, implementation, and maintenance of firm-wide and globally deployed audit methodology, policies, and tools in alignment with U.S. and global auditing standards (e.g., AICPA, IAASB, PCAOB). 

• Oversees the strategy and department that develops and delivers training programs to ensure auditors are equipped with current knowledge and tools to perform high-quality audits 

• Serves as a public voice for RSM’s audit quality commitment through speaking engagements, publications, and industry forums. 

• Establishes strategy for guidance and policy for newly emerging areas of assurance and supports vision for use of new tools. 

• Oversight of audit quality for RSM US 

• Influence and support audit quality for other firms with alternative practice structure alignment with RSM US  

Leadership 

• Leads the assurance standards and methodology group and provides oversight for the assurance curriculum team 

• Actively participates as a part of the National Professional Standards Group management team to continuously improve the Assurance practice. 

• Executes on the vision for the audit of the future and audit innovation 

• Serves as an assurance expert to executive leadership on projects and initiatives with strategic importance to the organization. 

• Collaborates with firm leadership to align audit quality initiatives with strategic goals and client service priorities. 

• Collaborates closely with the assurance digital organization to drive strategy for the audit technology ecosystem and delivery of technology tools 

Outreach and Thought Leadership 

• Influences standard-setting developments through continuous engagement and review of firm comment letters on assurance related topics. 

• Represents RSM in national and international standard-setting bodies, advisory groups, and roundtables. 

Client Service  

• Consults with engagement teams and national office consultants, as requested on complex assurance matters 

• Drive innovation in audit processes and technology, ensuring continuous improvement and future readiness. 

Risk Management  

• Work closely with the Office of Risk Management on internal, Peer Review and PCAOB inspections and applicable written responses  

Talent Experience  

• Serves as a career advisor for the Deputy Chief Auditor and National Curriculum Director 

• Fosters a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals, high standards of quality, innovation and team work. 

• Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professional satisfaction and development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomy and mentoring 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required  

• Certified Public Accountant 

• Strong working knowledge of US (GAAS and PCAOB) and International Auditing Standards 

• Strong working knowledge of US Attestation Standards 

• Proven experience in technical consultation and performance of audits for public and private entities 

• Minimum 8 years experience as a partner 

• Minimum 15 years experience in a National CPA Firm involved in the Assurance practice  

• Minimum of 10 years managing others 

• Must exhibit an exceptional client service attitude, possess outstanding people skills and take a proactive approach in working with employees

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

• Ability to communicate motivationally and deliver tough messages 

• Demonstrated excellent coordination, organizational planning and analytical skills 

• Takes ownership of results 

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously 

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 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.