Assurance Senior

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.

RSM is looking for a driven Assurance Senior to join our Financial Markets team in Real Estate, serving public and private clients including real estate private equity funds, advisors, institutional investors and joint ventures, hotel and hospitality, developers, and owners/operators of commercial, retail and multifamily real estate. Being a part of the Real Estate practice will allow you to obtain exposure to the various lines of business within the industry. The Assurance Senior that will join this rapidly growing group will be responsible for managing financial statement assurance engagements.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
• Develop an understanding of the client's business, and become an industry specialist to understand client specific needs
• Lead the team through the entire audit process, preparing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy
• Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology
• Supervise Audit Associates and Seniors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
• Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clients
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA, CA, or ACCA certification
• 4+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Minimum of 4 years of experience with financial statement audits
• Minimum of 2 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• Must be well-versed in valuation of portfolio companies i.e. level 3 investments
• Experience in valuation methodologies and waterfall calculations
• Understanding of partner capital allocations and computations
• Experience reviewing audited financial statements
• Understanding of management fee calculations
• A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement
• Supervising substantive testing and analytical-review procedures as well as documentation of internal control systems

Preferred Qualifications

• A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification

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

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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 call us at or send us an email at

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $58,500 - $94,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.