Audit Senior Manager

  • Full-Time
  • Austin, TX
  • RSM US LLP
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
RSM is looking for a dynamic Senior Manager to join our Assurance team in our Austin, TX Office. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our audit practice in Houston, TX.
Responsibilities:
  • Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, 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
  • 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
  • Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
  • Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, inventory pricing and LCM, current and deferred tax provisions, etc. Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas
  • Review work product of Senior Associates, Supervisors and Managers and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion
  • 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
  • Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives.
  • Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable.
  • Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
  • 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
  • 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 10-20% of the year, depending on your clients
Required Qualifications:
  • BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
  • CPA or CA Certification
  • 8+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
  • Previous experience auditing industrial product and related organizations
  • A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements
  • Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations
  • A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships

In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for an accommodation to this vaccination requirement or participate in testing.
If you are located in New York, pursuant to current applicable law, you will be required to be vaccinated to enter the New York office and testing is not an option to enter the New York office.
You want your next step to be the right one. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you’re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. 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. Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood. RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.


In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19
. If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for
an accommodation to this vaccination requirement or participate in testing.


If you are located in New York, pursuant to current applicable law, you will be required to be vaccinated to enter the New York office and testing is not an option to enter the New York office.


You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. 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.

Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

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