Independence Senior Associate 2

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4 Locations
In-Office
Junior
Legal Tech • Other • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting
The Role
The Senior Associate will assist with managing risk related to independence requirements, coach team members, and ensure timely project completion.
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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.

The National Office of Risk Management (NORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM (or “Firm”) US risk.  The RSM InTrust Operations (Ops) Team  Senior 2 reports to the Manager 1 and assists with managing risk to the firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies including the Securities Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. They will manage the intake and analysis of the relevant submissions and the review process prior to system update, including hosting phone and video calls with engagement teams to clarify updates. During off-peak periods, the Senior may directly make updates and be responsible for creating training materials, job aides and other resources to assist the team in its day-to-day activities. As a subject matter expert on the independence affiliate rules, they will also coach stakeholders on the affiliate rules.

Essential Duties
  • Maintenance of the relationships and data in RSM InTrust, the Firm’s independence system of record
  • Coaching Client Engagement teams, and other stakeholders on the independence affiliate rules
  • Identifying opportunities for, and proposing and implementing, process improvements.

  • Monitoring their workload and ensuring assignments are timely actioned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or other business degree

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

  • Comprehending rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (required)
  • Facilitating coaching of stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
  • Awareness of different independence rulesets, including SEC, PCAOB and AICPA (required)
  • Awareness of interrelated policies, processes, and personnel (preferred)
  • Communicating information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
  • Developing conflict resolution skills (required)
  • Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
  • Learning to identify and recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
  • Learning to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required)
  • Collaborating with stakeholders via written word and phone and video discussions in English.

EXPERIENCE

  • 2+ years’ experience in public accounting (required), preferably with some exposure to independence considerations in professional practice.
  • Coaching and monitoring a team in a highly standardized, process driven, environment.
  • Familiarity with an accounting firm’s entity management system (required) preferably at a Big Four accounting firm (preferred)

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

  • Coaching and monitoring a team in a highly standardized environment.
  • Monitoring team activities and proactively identifying and remediating challenges

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].

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
16,030 Employees
Year Founded: 1926

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.

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