RSM is looking for a dynamic Audit Manager to join our Financial Services team in our Birmingham office. The Financial Services Audit Manager will be responsible for managing financial statement audit engagements for Investment Funds, Private Equity Funds, Real Estate Funds, Hedge Funds and other financial services clients.

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
• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
• 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
• Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology
• 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
• Review control deficiency and compliance letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
• 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
• 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
• Manage profitability of projects
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Basic Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA or CA Certification
• Previous experience in auditing clients in the Financial Services industries
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
• 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
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
• A successful record of directing and deploying Staff and Senior Associates on multiple, simultaneous engagements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience auditing SEC clients

In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 . If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for an accommodation to this vaccination requirement o r participate in testing .

If you are located in New York, pursuant to current applicable law, you will be required to be vaccinated to enter the New York office and testing is not an option to enter the New York office.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job ID: req22669

Line of Business: Audit

SubFunction: Assurance Services

Job Type: FullTime

Req #: req22669

Location: Birmingham, AL US

Region: Southeast Region

Job Category: Audit/Assurance

Employment Type: Experienced

Degree Required: Bachelor

Travel: Yes