Assurance Partner - Consumer Products, TMT

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RSM has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assurance Partner to join our Consumer Products (CP), Industrial Products (IP), and/or Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) practice in Salt Lake City. RSM’s Salt Lake City office opened in August 2024 and we’re looking for a motivated, energetic professional to join our team with the desire to serve clients and help build and grow our audit practice in Salt Lake City. Our CP/IP and TMT practices serve public and private clients, including growth oriented, private equity and venture backed companies. 

Responsibilities:

• Serve as engagement leader and/or client service coordinator managing the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables for CP/IP and/or TMT clients throughout the market   
• Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status, and ensure maintenance of milestones of all projects
• Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
• Review work product and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand client’s goals and strategies
• Manage profitability of projects, evaluate strategy for growth of the Firm
• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
• Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
• Develop a strategy to utilize and continue to develop relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
• Provide insightful business advice and present oneself as a trusted business advisor
• Understand skillsets and capabilities of team members and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies

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Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• Active CPA license in the state of residence (or equivalent professional credential) required
• 10+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• 8+ years experience auditing CP/IP companies and/or TMT companies and related organizations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships 
• A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; 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 US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

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