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 a Senior Associate to join our RSM Fund Services + practice with a focus on Management Company accounting. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. At RSM, our deep industry experience and focus, as well as our competitive advantage through our cutting edge technology and innovation, defines our commitment to quality, making RSM a First Choice Advisor to our clients serving the financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing industries.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Prepare/facilitate the day-to-day operating activities for private equity and real estate clients, including all elements of recording and reconciling cash reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, T&E, intercompany expenses and fixed assets
- Lead and support the client’s month end close process as needed which may include reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
- Become an expert user in the firm’s fund administration technology platform, understand our overall technology stack and identify additional add-on processes, systems, modules and integrations that can drive month end close efficiencies
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, financial statement footnotes, quarterly accounting workpaper packages
- Coordinate with the clients’ external auditors and tax providers to assist with the year end audits and tax return information that is needed
- Participate in meetings with new client prospects and in the proposal process
- Continuously identify opportunities to enhance the clients monthly operations make suggestions for process improvements
- Once established help to train other new/junior level staff members
Required Qualifications:
RSM seeks to hire individuals who are highly motivated, intelligent and have demonstrated excellence in prior endeavors.
- 2+ years of Big 4 or national accounting firm experience or the equivalent in the private equity industry
- Experience working with RIAs, Private Equity firms, Private Trust Companies preferred
- CPA is preferred but not required
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Allvue or Intacct knowledge a large PLUS!
- Strong analytical skills, detail oriented and highly organized
- Possesses a strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude
- Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced environment and handle multiple projects
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/india.html.
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; 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 Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
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 send us an email at [email protected].
Skills Required
- 2+ years of experience at a Big 4 or national accounting firm, or equivalent private equity industry experience
- Experience working with registered investment advisers, private equity firms, or private trust companies
- Certified Public Accountant certification
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of Allvue or Intacct
- Strong analytical, organizational, oral communication, written communication, and influencing skills
- Strong work ethic, integrity, positive attitude, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects
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.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave, caregiver leave, and family‑building assistance are standout strengths, including 12 weeks fully paid parental leave, six weeks paid family caregiver leave, up to $50,000 in fertility coverage, and up to $20,000 per child for adoption or surrogacy, plus backup care resources. These benefits create a family‑forward package that stands out within the firm’s total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off options are broad, with self‑managed PTO for associates and above, at least 14 paid holidays, and firm‑wide wellbeing days alongside hybrid work flexibility. This breadth is consistently presented as a strong component of the overall offering.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage includes multiple plan designs (two HDHPs and a PPO), telehealth access, and a mental‑health platform offering up to eight free 1:1 sessions per year. Health benefits are characterized as solid to strong for the industry.
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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.
