Accounting and Finance Consulting Director

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.If so, RSM's Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) is the right fit for you!

RSM is looking for a Director to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in Financial Advisory. Changing economies, new accounting policies and evolving tax regulations mean that business and professional services firms face an ever-changing business landscape. With more than 80 years of industry expertise, RSM has helped thousands of firms to achieve their business objectives.

Our clients include firms in a variety of industries, including financial services, technology, life sciences, and manufacturing to name just a few.  Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and a number of diverse organizational structures, our professionals can help develop meaningful solutions for your business.
** Responsibilities:
*** Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the AFC practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients
* Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts
* Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
* Collaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts on complex accounting matters
* Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables
* Manage TAC engagements and the engagement teams
* Oversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement models
* Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise; identify performance improvement opportunities
* Understand RSM's service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery
* Develop others within the AFC practice through mentoring, training and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
* 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
* Work with the National Leader on "go to market" strategy, participating in proposals, pitch meetings, and developing marketing collateral
* Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
* Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
* Ensure professional development through ongoing education
* Willingness to travel 25% or less of the year, depending on your clients
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* Required Qualifications:

*** BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
* 7+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting, financial reporting or technical accounting capacity
* Excellent team and project management skills
* Advanced written and verbal communication skills
* Understanding of audit services with knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and FASB regulations
* A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
* A successful record of directing and deploying staff senior associates/supervisors, managers on multiple, simultaneous engagements
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience in leading project teams related to one or more of the following areas: accounting and finance optimization, audit readiness, complex accounting analysis and consultation, new accounting standard implementation
* CPA or equivalent certification

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.

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