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We are seeking to add a Sr. Associate to our Global Project Management practice. This Sr. Associate will work on international client engagements and will be responsible for providing ongoing project management including planning, complex coordination, and issue resolution across non-US corporate compliance services primarily for mid-sized, dynamic global companies.
In this position, the Sr. Associate will be able to draw from own experience in the fields of finance, accounting/auditing, and/or tax to help clients manage their global project deliverables in progress with RSM international member firms. The following services could include: Statutory Audit, Financial Statements, Direct Tax, Indirect Tax, ERP implementations, and any other global projects performed by RSM US. The priority is to provide assistance for ongoing client service and supporting RSM US stakeholders in global projects.
The Global Project Management practice consists of a virtual team with a concentration of team members in our Kansas City and other US locations. We also have team members in India and now looking to expand our team with additional team members in El Salvador. The team is 75% located in the US across the central, eastern, and mountain time zones. The team consists of self-motivated, professional and responsible individuals that practice within the Firm’s Management Consulting LOB.
- Proactively and effectively escalates technical issues in a timely manner, including escalation of difficult matters to project manager lead
- Understands fundamental project management techniques and strives to become highly proficient with the use of project management principles and techniques
- Responsible for tracking status for ongoing projects on a daily basis for assigned clients so that all deliverables are on track and liaise with RSM member firms and client to proactively follow up and request for updates
- Assists in preparing reports for weekly calls and governance meetings with client
- Ability to lead client status calls
- Maintains billing schedules, reconciles invoices and liaise with the client and RSM member firms on invoice questions. Understands the client billing arrangements
- Consistently meets the firm’s expectations for chargeable hours and margin
- Being comfortable working in an international setting and being willing to jump on early morning calls as well as late evening calls due to different time zones
- Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
- Serve as the “culture” champion to build a cohesive and collaborative environment for employees to thrive throughout their career
- Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspectives in arriving at solutions
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university
- Advanced professional English proficiency, including the ability to lead client status calls and prepare clear written project communications and status reports.
EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of experience focused on project management, business process improvement
- 1-3 year of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
- Strong conceptual, analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Strong project and time management skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Must be a team player and be able to effectively interact with staff at all levels of the firm.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
- AI literacy and responsible use of AI tools, including data privacy and output-accuracy judgment
- Experience using project tracking, workflow, reporting, or collaboration tools to monitor deliverables, actions, deadlines, and status.
LEADERSHIP/SOFT SKILLS
- Experience in team collaboration – Required
- Exceptional interpersonal skills – Required
- Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skills, including interaction with members of senior management – Required
- Demonstrated success in high-pressure scenarios
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 https://rsmus.com/careers/el-salvador.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 Salvadoran Military/Veteran 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
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited university
- Advanced professional English proficiency
- 2 or more years of experience focused on project management or business process improvement
- 1 to 3 years of direct project management experience, including process development and execution
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Strong project and time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to collaborate effectively and interact with staff at all organizational levels
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- AI literacy and responsible use of AI tools, including data privacy and output-accuracy judgment
- Experience using project tracking, workflow, reporting, or collaboration tools
- Team collaboration experience
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skills, including interaction with senior management
- Demonstrated success in high-pressure scenarios
- Willingness to work early morning and late evening calls across international time zones
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.
