Accounting and Finance Consulting Senior Associate; Gaming and Hospitality

Position Overview

RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in Gaming and Hospitality Financial Advisory.

• Technical Accounting and Accounting Support to business operations
• Business process improvement and internal controls assessments
• Advisory projects, such as: organizational structure analysis, profit enhancement, cash management, and profitability analysis studies
• Process improvement and policy and procedure documentation
• 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
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and industry and recognize key performance drivers, trends, and developments
• Actively participate with the engagement team and function as an in‑charge and go‑live lead, facilitating fieldwork by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on assignments as well as critically solve client and adoption challenges
• Support the execution and completion of various client deliverables
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• Understand RSM's service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery
• Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase the level and types of services to clients

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
• Minimum of 2+ years of business experience or 2+ years in public accounting/consulting services (emphasis in the casino and hospitality accounting or operations a plus)
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Strong internal control skills and experience in developing and improving internal control systems
• Strong technical and functional accounting experience in US GAAP and/or IFRS for public or private companies, with experience in financial reporting, and hands‑on support and research to solve technical accounting matters with adjusting journal entries and reconciliations as needed
• Proven ability to manage staff on projects of varying sizes, along with a passion for developing and retaining talent
• Demonstrated leadership experience
• Must have demonstrated the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with business associates and industry groups, including strong presentation, communication and rapport building skills
• Ability to travel approximately 75‑80%

• Experience in working on 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, financial automation technologies, and consulting services to similar industries
• Experience and personality to diffuse difficult customer situations
• Ability to function independently, prioritize and act as a mentor to junior staff
• CPA certification and/or accounting experience

Competitive benefits and compensation package.