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RSM is the leading contributor for professional services to the middle market globally. The people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients.
You will find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally.
The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage the risk of RSM Canada LLP.
Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM) within ORM, is responsible for monitoring the firm’s audit practice by executing such activities as the monitoring of the firm’s System of Quality Management (CSQM 1), facilitating the inspection of the firm by it’s regulators (including CPA bodies and CPAB), the firm’s internal monitoring, and other ad hoc projects.
AQRM works closely with the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) in assisting in the creation and monitoring of policies, tools, guidance, and training.
Relocation is not required. The Senior Manager also will have exposure working with RSM US LLP for certain projects.
Responsibilities :
Assists and reports to the Audit Quality and Risk Leader in Canada
Lead and oversee the engagement level monitoring / internal monitoring program to ensure that the organization’s internal monitoring practices align with the firm’s own, global, and regulatory requirements
Lead and oversee monitoring related to the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) and its implementation of CSQM1 / ISQM1.
More specifically, this position will liase between with engagement level monitoring and assist the SOQM evaluation team in evaluating the firm’s SOQM
Plan and assist with the inspection of the firm by its regulatory bodies, including but not limited to CPAB, PCAOB, CPA Provincial bodies, and CIRO.
This will require assessing root causes of findings and developing and implementing risk management / action plans in support for any necessary remediations of regulatory requirements
Coach and support engagement teams going through external file inspections
Work closely with other members of AQRM and assist with the annual evaluation of the System of Quality Management to determine if it is achieving its objectives while aligning to the Quality standards with continuous improvements
Lead and contribute to the performance of Root Cause Analysis on audit quality issues identified through annual evaluation, regulatory reviews, internal monitoring and other monitoring programs and activities of the firm while Execution of formal functional monitoring activities
Prepare and present status updates for leadership, prepare communications for senior executives related to regulatory inspection audit quality matters
Responsible for other various assignments that arise through incident response or Global executive office and regulatory compliance
Participate in various quality initiatives, including coaching engagement leaders and teams on selected audit quality topics to assist in improving quality objectives
Develop and deliver continuing professional education courses
Perform other monitoring and quality initiatives as directed by the Quality Control Inquiry Committee, NORM Leader, and / or Audit Quality and Risk Leader
Perform other ad hoc projects, as required
Required Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree
CPA license in good standing (in principal place of business)
A minimum of 8 years of post qualification experience
Working knowledge of CAS, IFRS and ASPE
Strong oral and written communications skills
Robust performance history and demonstration of excellence
Strong social and people skills and ability to adapt quickly to change
Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, verbally, and orally to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts
Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources, and networks
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal information
Exhibit high attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
Demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to guide, mentor and develop team members
Strong analytical, organizational, and planning skills for multiple and / or complex projects
Collaborates with all levels of stakeholders to achieve results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality deliverables
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred Qualifications :
CPAB, CPA Provincial accounting regulatory bodies, or PCAOB inspection experience
Experience with audit tools, such as CaseWare, IDEA, Data Snipper, Alteryx, or other similar tools
Ability to adapt quickly to changes in the firm and regulatory environment
Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement
Experience auditing internal controls in a large professional services firm or similar environment would be an asset
Ability to supervise, direct, and review the results of inspections, projects, and assignments
Ability to lead by understanding team dynamics
Ability to support, affect, and implement change
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.
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Compensation Range : $105,000 - $178,500
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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