Assurance Manager - Real Estate

About us

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.

RSM is looking for a driven Assurance Manager to join our Real Estate teams.

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
• Audit risk assessment and communication of audit procedures to engagement teams
• Utilize RSM's Audit Methodology
• Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff
• Understand and utilize the skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review their work product, articulating coaching notes throughout the process
• Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and facilitate field work by monitoring and reporting on productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand the impact of significant developments in their business and assess impact on current year audit engagements
• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels-based or industry training, advising on career development, or participating in other Firm initiatives
• Stay informed on 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 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
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners
• Identify performance improvement opportunities
• 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 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required qualifications

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA or CA Certification
• 5+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience leading teams and mentoring associates
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB or IFRS regulations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multiple engagements

Preferred qualifications

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