Audit Ops Manager-SOQM

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JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly motivated project manager for our assurance practice’s system of quality management (SOQM).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Partner strategically with assigned internal clients which will mainly consist of national office teams that work with the firm’s assurance SOQM. Provide project management coordination and assistance in execution of complex short and long-term projects, simultaneously. Partner with multiple groups and structures across the organization to collaborate on the best productive outcome.
• Generate and execute project plans effectively utilizing project management tools including Smartsheet, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Excel. High level of organization and project management skills are required.
• Consistently and accurately review and maintain documentation to identify, evaluate, scope, plan, monitor and follow up on active projects.
• Develop and execute communication plans to provide the appropriate stakeholders with the status of projects and key initiatives on a routine basis.
• Draft written communications and reports which may include distribution to internal and external parties.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are necessary.
• Facilitate change management planning and support for the execution of new projects and programs.
• Operate in a self-directed manner, identifying and addressing risk mitigation, process improvement, and support needs affecting the successful delivery of projects.
• Stay up to date with all relevant quality management and professional standards relevant to the firm’s SOQM as well as other relevant standard information pertaining to projects under supervision. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related area or equivalent experience
• Experience leading or coordinating significant efforts amongst a large team
• Experience managing significant projects
• Understanding of audit services
• 4+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment, in or supporting the audit practice.

Preferred Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• CPA or CA Certification
• Audit Supervisor or Audit Manager experience
• PMP Certification   

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.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 careers@rsmus.com.

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.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

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.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.