Senior Associate - Process Risk and Controls Consulting

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, inclusive 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.

Responsibilities:

• Exhibit basic knowledge of key financial services industry fundamentals, regulatory environment, and terminology 

• Owns process level client relationships and collaboration with external stakeholders 

• 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 

• Perform first level review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions 

• Review and complete status documents for client delivery 

• Prepares initial draft of reports 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or related business discipline 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in the financial services industry in audit, internal audit, or related internal control positions 

• Proficiency in professional writing, spreadsheet, and presentation creation tools. Exposure to data analytics tools is preferred 

• Qualified to pursue a job-relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CIA) 

• Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely 

• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing 

• Effective time management and prioritization skills 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to work within tight deadlines and take responsibility for getting the job done in a timely manner 

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.

RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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; 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 careers@rsmus.com. 

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders).  However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding inte