Independence Manager 1

The 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) TeamManager 1 assists with managing risk to the firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies including the Securities Exchange Commission, Public Accounting Oversight Board and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.The Manager 1 will coach and manage a team of individuals responsible for processing updates to the system based on the relevant auditor independence rules. This will involve managing 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. As a subject matter expert on the independence affiliate rules, they will also coach theOps team and other stakeholders on the affiliate rules. The candidate may also be involved in related tasks, including training, data cleansing, and other relevant duties.

Essential Duties

• Maintenance of the EMS relationships and data, including the coaching of staff and reviewing certain proposed edits to the EMS
• Coaching the EMS Ops team, Client Engagement teams, and other stakeholders on the independence affiliate rules
• Activities, other than the EMS, that are performed at the direction, and under the supervision, of Independence team management
• Identifying opportunities for, and proposing and implementing, process improvements
• Monitoring all Ops team activities
• Providing performance reviews and career guidance to junior staff

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

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

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Comprehending and applying rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (required)
• Coaching stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
• Awareness of different independence rulesets, including SEC, PCAOB and AICPA (required)
• Ability to proactively identify and assess potential impacts to firm 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)
• Monitoring team activity to ensure timely resolution of activities while ensuring a quality deliverable
• Efficiently and effectively communicating through a variety of mediums, including written messages, and phone and video discussions in English

EXPERIENCE

• 4+ years experience in public accounting (required), preferably with some exposure to independence considerations in professional practice.
• Operating (required), and leading 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

• Leading a large team in a highly standardized environment.
• Monitoring team activities and proactively identifying and remediating challenges.
• Mentoring junior staff in career development.
• Providing real-time feedback to direct and in-direct reports.
• Maintaining team morale through a period of change.
• Acts to make things better by making deliberate attempts to add value. Seeks information from supervisor for guidance on consultative approach (required)
• Organizational and prioritization skills (required)
• Able to adapt quickly to changes in regulatory environment, industry and the firm (required)
• Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, identification of potential change to drive business improvement (required)
• Lead technically complex discussions with stakeholders of all staff levels
• Proactive in requesting and providing feedback (required)
• Timely engaging Independence team management, where appropriate. (preferred)