Assurance Supervisor Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Accounting

RSM Audit Associate

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.

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

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

Lead the team through the entire audit process, reviewing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and other client deliverables, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy

Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior manager on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach

Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology

Supervise substantive testing and analytical review procedures as well as documentation of internal control systems

Review control deficiency and compliance letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy

Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise

Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient

Understand client and industry issues, and recognize opportunities for RSM to assist the client in increasing level and types of services

Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners

Identify performance improvement opportunities

Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase types of services to clients

Keep abreast of industry developments by reading trade publications and other relevant thought leadership

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
CPA or CA certification
4+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
Minimum of 4 years of experience with financial statement audits
Minimum of 2 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements
Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations
A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships

Preferred Qualifications:

A successful record of directing and deploying staff and senior associates on multiple, simultaneous engagement

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.

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 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; US Military/Veteran status; 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.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now…