Financial Consulting Senior Associate - Technical Delivery

RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Financial Consulting (FC) practice with a focus on governance and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing monitoring of the firms System and Organization Controls (SOC), including review of documentation, workpapers, and client deliverables
• Perform risk-based assessments and evaluate thedesign and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including those related toback-office accounting and treasury functions, financial reporting, investor reporting, and user access
• Develop and maintain internal control documentation related to standard operating procedures, including process and data flows, control narratives, etc.
• Evaluate how quality risks are mitigated through the control environment and identify opportunities for improvements to operating processes and controls
• Communicate objectives, status, and findings to leadership and key stakeholders
• Assist with the annual System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1 Type 2 examination of the firm by its independent auditors to gather requested support from Engagement Teams and respond to auditor inquiries
• Participate in various quality initiatives including coaching FC Engagement Leaders and Teams on selected consulting quality topics to assist in improving quality objectives
• Develop and deliver continuing professional education courses for FC Engagement Leaders and Teams
• Perform other monitoring and quality initiatives as directed by the FC Governance Committee, National Office of Risk Management (NORM) Leader, and/or Consulting Quality and Risk Management (CQRM) Leader
• Collaborate with other RSM teams to streamline operations in delivering services across multiple lines of business, service lines, and locations internationally

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline
• 2+ years of Accounting or Audit experience
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Expertise in process analysis and optimization to mitigate risk and improve operational efficiency
• Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, and highly organized
• Strong work ethic, personal and professional integrity, and a positive attitude
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels as well as independently in a remote team environment
• Strong oral and written communication and influencing skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to change in the firm and regulatory environment

• Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm, or other professional services environment
• Proficient knowledge of Allvue, Yardi, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, BlackLine, or other accounting software systems
• Background in fund accounting, corporate accounting, and/or property accounting
• CPA and/or CA.