Vast Recruitment is hiring on behalf of RSM!
Job Details
Job Function
Accounting & Finance
Industry
Accounting
Company Name
RSM Canada
Company Description
RSM Canada LLP is a leading provider of audit, tax, business and technology consulting services to Canadian businesses. Rooted in deep industry knowledge and technical acumen, our first-choice advisors bring diverse perspectives, innovative ideas and data-driven insights to our client collaborations. Every client, every day, in everything we do.
Reporting To
Assurance Partner
Team Size To Manage
8
Job Location
Country
Canada
Province/State
British Columbia
City
Vancouver
Location Type
head-office
Other Location
Candidate Relocation
no
Must Have Skills
CPA Designation | 6+ years of public practice experience
Skills Considered Bonus
Job Description
RSM Canada is looking for a dynamic Senior Manager to join our Public Sector team with a focus on Recipient/Contribution Agreement audits. A Recipient audit is an independent assessment to provide assurance on a recipient’s compliance with a funding agreement. The scope of a recipient audit may address any or all financial and non-financial aspects of the funding agreement. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives. Our public sector clients include the Federal government, provincial governments, and municipalities throughout Canada. Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.
Responsibilities:
- Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits 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 engagements, oversee engagement status and ensure maintenance of milestones of all projects - Serve as engagement leader and/or client service coordinator, when appropriate
- Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior associate on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
- Identify issues and assess impact on the audit; coordinate with the client as needed
Recognize contract/agreement-specific and general accounting and auditing issues; determine appropriate audit approach for such areas - Provide insightful feedback on client deliverables such as audit report and management letters, etc.
- Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates, Supervisors and Managers and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
- Review work product of Senior Associates, Supervisors and Managers and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed to project completion
- Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
- Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand client’s goals and strategies
- Provide insightful business advice and present oneself as a trusted business advisor
Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to partner on engagement - Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
- Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
- 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
- Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
- 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, evaluate strategy for growth of the firm
- 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 50% of the year, depending on your clients
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university
- CPA designation
- 6+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
- 6+ years of audit experience and at least 2+ years of recipient/contribution agreement audit experience
- Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
- Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, Treasury Board and Global Affairs Canada’s policies and directives
- A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
Compensation
Job Type
Full time
Salary From
140000
Salary To
160000
Commission Payment
Bonus Payment
Mandatory Details
Number Of Positions
2
Culture, Perks and Benefits
Work with Us!
RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.
At RSM, we make sure our people are empowered to be their best selves, both personally and professionally. This starts with understanding and caring for our people as individuals—their whole selves and all areas of their life. Join a community that supports and inspires you to prioritize your wellbeing, while we deliver personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial, and community wellbeing.