Assistant Controller

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.

The Assistant Controller will ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. The Assistant Controller will ensure that the Firm’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and will support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy.  The Assistant Controller will support external financial reporting, cash management and cash flow forecasting, and will drive the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. This role reports to the Controller and will have supervision of approximately 10 people globally.

Essential Duties:

Financial Reporting

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders
• Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed
• Assist with the development and maintenance of financial, accounting, and internal control policies and procedures

Cash Management

• Lead day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances, ensuring that all cash accounts are fully reconciled in a timely manner, and ensuring appropriate segregation of duties
• Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements

Technical Accounting and Audit Management

• Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies.  Stay informed of future changes to technical accounting guidance that could have an impact on the Firm
• Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines

Systems and Technology

• Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), including the management of users, roles and responsibilities, and maintenance
• Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology

Team Leadership

• Provide effective leadership to employees and teams by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching
• Create career growth opportunities and employee development plans
• Assist in the planning of appropriate staffing levels and ensure an optimal distribution of responsibilities throughout the team

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance - Required
• CPA certification - Required

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

• Strong technical accounting and financial analysis skills - Required
• Knowledge of Workday - Preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Required

EXPERIENCE

• 8-12+ years of accounting experience – Required
• At least 4 years’ experience of managing teams – Required
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to motivate, inspire and develop individuals and teams to collaborate and deliver to their highest potential - Required
• Experience as a member of the Finance/Accounting team at a large global company – Preferred
• Mix of Professional Services (i.e. Big Four) and industry experience – Preferred

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities - Required
• Strong communication skills; clearly conveys information through a variety of media (written, verbal, email, etc.) - Required
• Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at [email protected].

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.