Manager, Government Risk Consulting

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As a Manager in RSM’s growing State and Local Government Process Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In the Process Risk and Controls Practice we frequently work as or alongside state or local government client’s internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure for the public.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Be open to new ideas and challenges, and help foster a culture that encourages people to ask questions, seek diverse perspectives, and challenge those around you
• Develop executive presence through interactions with management within RSM and our clients 
• Develop meaningful relationships with client personnel and colleagues
• Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience

• Leverage understanding of public sector industry trends and business acumen to think critically about complex challenges and propose dynamic solutions
• Identify current and relevant industry thought leadership to share with the client
• Own management level relationships, and interact with elected leaders, directors, and agency heads
• Independently implements and coaches associates on foundational industry policies, procedures, and work-programs
• Owns process level client relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders
• Prepare/Review initial drafts and follow-ups on client request lists
• Participate in risk assessment management interviews. Update risk assessment models and complete initial draft of identified risks
• Prepare and conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal controls
• Draft test plans or work programs for review by senior members of the team
• Create/review narratives or flowcharts for a process. Identify and review all risks and controls for a process as needed
• Perform first level review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions
• Manage budgets and provide accurate analysis of estimates to complete to engagement leader
• Review and complete status documents for client delivery
• Prepares initial draft of reports
• Develop the ability to support multiple client projects simultaneously, while actively contributing to other firm initiatives

Talent Experience

• Encourage colleagues to think creatively, strive for growth through development opportunities, and maximize results while working within a team environment
• Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to cultivate an environment where team member capabilities are optimized and expanded
• Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce
• Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form; Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received

Business Development

• Participate in relevant state and local government associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
• Build, maintain, and utilize your internal network to address issues timely and add value to client relationships; begin cultivating an external network with the goal of generating new business opportunities for the firm
• Assist in writing, developing and delivering thought leadership internally and externally
• Communicate effect