Financial Accounting Advisory Director

About the role

RSM is looking for a Director to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in Financial Advisory. This role is ideal for someone with a passion and curiosity for understanding and researching complex accounting issues, seeking a flexible and balanced career, and interested in working collaboratively with clients to resolve complex accounting challenges. The AFC practice is rapidly growing and offers varied professional growth opportunities.

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 AFC 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 opportunities with client management 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

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, along with flexibility in your schedule to balance life’s demands while maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at RSM Benefits.

Pay

Compensation Range: $126,500 - $254,700. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.