Assurance Manager

RSM is looking for an Assurance Manager to join our public sector assurance practice which specializes in serving a wide array of organizations, including level of governments (Municipal, Provincial, and Federal), nationally recognized not-for-profit organizations and large philanthropic foundations. Experience the personal satisfaction of being part of a team that helps public sector and not-for-profit organizations position themselves to better achieve their mission and serve their members and constituents.

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
• 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
• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
• Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff
• Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
• Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors 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
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client's business and assess impact on current year audit engagements
• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
• Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
• Understand RSM's lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
• Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
• Manage profitability of projects
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm's standards and policies
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university
• CPA, CA, ACCA Certification
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP (Accounting Standards for Not-for-profit Organizations or Public Sector Accounting Standards), and GAAS
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements
• Bilingual in English and French

Preferred Qualifications:

• A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement