Audit Partner - CP/TMT

About the role

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, dedicated to instilling confidence in a world of change. We empower our clients and people to realize their full potential through our unique culture and talent experience. Join us in Salt Lake City, where you'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as engagement leader and/or client service coordinator managing the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables for CP/IP and/or TMT clients throughout the market
• Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status, and ensure maintenance of milestones of all projects
• Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
• Review work product and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion
• Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand client’s goals and strategies
• Manage profitability of projects, evaluate strategy for growth of the Firm
• Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
• Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
• Develop a strategy to utilize and continue to develop relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
• Provide insightful business advice and present oneself as a trusted business advisor
• Understand skillsets and capabilities of team members and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
• Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm’s standards and policies

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA Certification
• 10+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• 8+ years experience auditing CP/IP companies and/or TMT companies and related organizations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and FASB regulations