Audit Sr. Associate - PE Funds

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RSM is looking for a Audit Senior to join our Private Equity practice. This practice is dynamic, robust and continues to expand every year.  RSM serves a wide range of clients, including approximately 1,500 private equity and venture capital clients. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of complex financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables  

• Develop an understanding of the client's business and needs, and become an industry specialist to understand client specific needs 

• Understand and utilize RSM’s Global Audit Methodology  

• Train and supervise Audit Associates 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 

• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise   

• Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from client to audit team and vice versa is efficient   

• Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to manager/senior manager and partner on engagement   

• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.   

• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt and equity accounting, etc.  Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas   

• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members   

• Ensure professional development through ongoing education    

• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients   

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree   

• 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment   

• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations   

• CPA Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework   

• Demonstrate experience and ability to act as in-charge on engagements   

• Willingness to take supervision and guidance 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of PCAOB 

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment 

• Must think critically and work well independently 

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  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.

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