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The Office of Risk Management (“O.R.M”) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM US (or “Firm”) risk. The Independence Operations Manager 2 will assist with managing day to day risk to the firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies, including the Securities Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The Manager 2 will coach and manage a team of individuals responsible for processing updates to the entity management system (“EMS”) based on the relevant auditor independence rules. This will involve managing those who perform the intake and analysis process of the relevant submissions and the final review process prior to system update, including hosting phone and video calls with engagement teams to clarify updates. As a subject matter expert on the independence affiliate rules, they will also coach the Operations team and other stakeholders on the affiliate rules. The candidate may also be involved in related tasks, including training, data cleansing, and other relevant duties. The Manager 2 will lead the creation and continuous improvement of processes designed to maximize the firm’s system of quality controls to ensure timely and effective updates to the EMS.
Essential Duties
Management and oversight of the Independence Operations Team, including creating and reviewing process documents, training materials, and other resources to assist the team’s success and growth
Assisting the Operations team, Client Engagement teams, and other stakeholders with understanding independence affiliate rules
Maintenance of EMS relationships and data, conducting consultations with client servers, and reviewing proposed edits to the EMS, especially in times of high volume
Identifying opportunities for, and proposing and implementing, process improvements
Providing performance reviews and career guidance to junior staff
Management of team’s growth, including liaising with USI Human Resources to recruit and onboard new team members
Other duties, as assigned
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting (preferred) or other business degree
TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS
Comprehending rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (required)
Facilitating coaching of stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
Awareness of different independence rulesets, including SEC, PCAOB and AICPA (required)
Awareness of interrelated policies, processes, and personnel (preferred)
Communicating information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
Demonstrating expert conflict resolution skills (required)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
Ability to identify and recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required)
Providing status reporting and frequent check-ins with management
EXPERIENCE
8+ years’ experience in public accounting (required)
Exposure to independence considerations in professional practice (required)
5+ years’ experience coaching, leading, and monitoring a team in a highly standardized, process-driven environment (required)
Familiarity with an accounting…