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About RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited
The RSM US Integrated Services India Private Limited supports RSM risk consulting, transaction advisory, technical accounting, financial consulting, technology and management consulting, tax and assurance engagement teams by providing access to highly skilled professionals for repeatable business processes over an extended business day.
RSM is seeking a Supervisor to join its Technical Accounting Consulting (TAC) team. In a business environment shaped by evolving accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and capital-market activity, RSM helps clients address complex accounting and financial reporting matters. Our clients span a range of industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, manufacturing, and other commercial sectors.
The Supervisor will serve as a day-to-day workstream leader within the TAC practice, working under the direction of Managers and Directors and collaborating closely with U.S. engagement teams. The role includes supervising Associates and Senior Associates, reviewing technical analyses and deliverables, coordinating project activities, and supporting client engagements involving complex financial instruments, business combinations, implementation of new accounting standards, capital-market readiness, and audit readiness.
Qualification and Minimum Requirements
- Chartered Accountant or CPA with at least four years of relevant experience in technical accounting, accounting advisory, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP; familiarity with SEC reporting requirements is preferred.
- Experience researching and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions and documenting conclusions in clear, well-supported technical accounting memoranda.
- Intermediate to advanced experience in several relevant areas, such as consolidation, derivatives and hedging, stock-based compensation, investments, debt, distinguishing liabilities from equity, transfers and servicing, business combinations, revenue recognition, leases, and financial statement presentation and disclosures.
- Experience coordinating workstreams or supervising team members on technical accounting engagements.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and project-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound professional judgment, and escalate significant technical or delivery matters promptly.
Position Responsibilities
- Supervise day-to-day activities across one or more TAC engagement workstreams for U.S. based public and private clients, under the oversight of engagement Managers and Directors.
- Plan and coordinate assigned work, monitor milestones and budgets, and communicate progress, risks, and resource needs to engagement leadership.
- Research accounting guidance, develop preliminary conclusions on complex accounting matters and discuss significant judgments with engagement leadership.
- Prepare and review technical accounting memoranda, workbooks, financial statement disclosures, disclosure checklists, and other client deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
- Provide coaching, timely feedback, and technical guidance to Associates and Senior Associates; review their work and support their development.
- Collaborate effectively with U.S. engagement teams and client personnel, participate in meetings, and follow through on assigned actions.
- Support audit-readiness, transaction, capital-market, and new-standard implementation projects, including coordination with auditors and other advisers as directed.
- Identify potential additional client needs during engagement delivery and communicate them to Managers or Directors.
Preferred Experience:
- Hands-on experience with several of the following areas:
- Complex financial instruments, including debt, equity, and hybrid instruments.
- Consolidation and variable interest entity (VIE) assessments
- Securitization and transfers of financial assets
- Stock-based compensation
- Earnings per share (EPS) calculations and analysis
- Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL)
- Financial Statements and related disclosures.
- Business combinations and acquisition accounting
- Revenue recognition
- Lease accounting
- Prior experience supporting U.S. clients through a capability center or global delivery model.
- Preparation of complex accounting memos and workbooks including VIE analysis, debt modification, stock-based compensation etc.
- Perform audit readiness support for complex accounting matters and provide services to U.S. based clients.
- Review Financial Statements including disclosure checklists, SEC disclosure checklists for registration statements, drafts of sections of various SEC filings (e.g., MD&A draft)
- Team player; self-driven and ability to work independently as well as able to motivate team members
Professional Attributes:
- Demonstrates ownership, attention to detail, professional skepticism, and a commitment to high-quality client service.
- Builds collaborative relationships with U.S. engagement teams and contributes to an effective global delivery model.
- Works effectively both independently and as part of a team, while motivating and supporting junior colleagues.
- Adapts to changing priorities and is willing to work flexible hours when reasonably required during peak engagement periods.
- Delivers high-quality work on time and within established engagement budgets.
Key Skills to Accelerate Career
- Consistently deliver timely, accurate, and responsive client service.
- Strengthen technical accounting research, writing, review, and issue-resolution capabilities.
- Develop project-management skills, including work planning, delegation, budget awareness, and timely escalation.
- Coach and motivate team members through clear direction, constructive feedback, and effective review.
- Build trusted relationships with engagement teams and clients and communicate identified service opportunities to leadership.
Key Development Opportunities
On the job
- Lead defined engagement workstreams under Manager or Director oversight.
- Seek exposure to complex consultations, client meetings, and engagement economics.
- Partner with senior leaders during issue resolution and client communications.
Learning and professional development
- Technical accounting and SEC reporting training
- Business and technical writing courses
- Project management and engagement economics courses
- Presentation, coaching, and feedback training
Other
- Build relationships with a coach, mentor, or advocate within TAC.
- Coach Associates and Senior Associates.
- Contribute to technical knowledge-sharing and practice initiatives.
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
- Chartered Accountant or CPA with at least four years of relevant experience in technical accounting, accounting advisory, or a related field.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
- Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements.
- Experience researching and applying accounting guidance to complex transactions and documenting conclusions in technical accounting memoranda.
- Intermediate to advanced experience in several relevant technical accounting areas, including consolidation, derivatives and hedging, stock-based compensation, investments, debt, liabilities versus equity, transfers and servicing, business combinations, revenue recognition, leases, and financial statement presentation and disclosures.
- Experience coordinating workstreams or supervising team members on technical accounting engagements.
- Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and project-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound professional judgment, and promptly escalate significant technical or delivery matters.
- Hands-on experience with complex financial instruments, consolidation and VIE assessments, securitization and transfers of financial assets, stock-based compensation, EPS, CECL, financial statements and disclosures, business combinations, revenue recognition, or lease accounting.
- Prior experience supporting U.S. clients through a capability center or global delivery model.
- Experience preparing complex accounting memoranda and workbooks, including VIE analysis, debt modification, and stock-based compensation.
- Experience providing audit-readiness support for complex accounting matters to U.S.-based clients.
- Experience reviewing financial statements, disclosure checklists, SEC disclosure checklists, registration statements, and SEC filing drafts such as MD&A.
- Ability to work independently, collaborate as a team player, and motivate team members.
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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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.
