Senior Associate, Independence

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, 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.

The Independence Senior Associate 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 position is a member of the National Office of Ethics and Independence team, assisting engagement teams with compliance with independence policies, including assistance with policy development, performing the initial evaluation of engagement specific independence consultations, and assisting the personal independence team with consultations. This position is a member of the centralized team providing independence monitoring support to engagement teams serving clients with complex organization structures. Relocation is not required. This role will sit 100% remote. Strong preference for candidates who reside in Central or Eastern time-zones.

Responsibilities:   

• At the direction and under the supervision of Independence team management performing the initial “triage” of incoming requests for guidance in independence matters from engagement personnel, including the assessment of the applicable independence rule set(s) and level of the matter’s complexity 

• Develop and grow personal knowledge and skills related to independence rules. 

• Assist supervisor with development and presentation of independence related training, tools and guidance 

• Other National Office of Risk Management related projects, as needed 

Required Qualifications:  

•  2-3+ years’ experience in public accounting within assurance (required) 

• Basic knowledge of the impact of regulatory controls on business conditions (required) 

• 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) 

• Ability to work collaboratively with the independence team and engagement teams (required) 

• Proactive in requesting and providing feedback (required) 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Exposure to independence considerations in professional practice or in a National Office role (preferred) 

• Learning to escalate issues (preferred) 

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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

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 sta