Bilingual Assurance Supervisor - Public Sector; Montreal

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.

RSM is looking for a bilingual Assurance Supervisor to join our public sector assurance practice which specializes in serving a wide array of organizations, including level of governments (Municipal, Provincial, and Federal), nationally recognized not-for-profit organizations and large philanthropic foundations.

Experience the personal satisfaction of being part of a team that helps public sector and not-for-profit organizations position themselves to better achieve their mission and serve their members and constituents.

Job 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 an industry specialist to understand client specific needs

• Lead the team through the entire audit process, preparing all necessary financial statements and related disclosures and reportable conditions letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy

• Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology

• Supervise Audit Associates and Seniors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment

• Anticipate and address client concerns and elevate issues as they arise

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

• 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

• Ensure professional development through ongoing education

• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.

• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.

• 4+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment.

• Bilingual in English and French

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.

• Experience leading portions of audit engagements from planning through completion, including reviewing work papers, and managing workflow across multiple engagements.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, including coaching team members, reviewing work, and providing performance feedback.

• Proven ability to manage client communication and expectations, including escalating issues and supporting resolution throughout the engagement cycle.

• Experience overseeing substantive testing, analytical procedures, and control testing, including documentation and evaluation of results.

• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person, by telephone, and through electronic or written means.

• Effective project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy and quality…