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Senior Associate, Private Equity Independence

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78K-147K Annually

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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 PE Independence Senior Associate assists with managing risk to the Firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies including the Securities Exchange Commission, Public Accounting Oversight Board and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The position is a member of the National Office of Ethics and Independence team, assisting engagement teams with compliance with independence policies, including assistance with policy development, performing the initial evaluation of engagement specific independence consultations, and assisting the personal independence team with consultations. This position is a member of the centralized team providing independence monitoring support to engagement teams serving clients with complex organization structures. Relocation is not required. This role will sit 100% remote. Strong preference for candidates who reside in the Central or Eastern time zones.
Responsibilities:  
  • At the direction and under the supervision of Independence team management performing the initial “triage” of incoming requests for guidance in independence matters from engagement personnel, including the assessment of the applicable independence rule set(s) and level of the matter’s complexity 

  • Develop and grow personal knowledge and skills related to independence rules. 

  • Assist supervisor with development and presentation of independence related training, tools and guidance 

  • Other National Office of Risk Management related projects, as needed 

 

Required Qualifications:  

  •  2-3+ years’ experience in public accounting (required) 

  • Basic knowledge of the impact of regulatory controls on business conditions (required) 

  • Acts to make things better by making deliberate attempts to add value. Seeks information from supervisor for guidance on consultative approach (required) 

  • Organizational and prioritization skills (required) 

  • Able to adapt quickly to changes in regulatory environment, industry and the firm (required) 

  • Ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, identification of potential change to drive business improvement (required) 

  • Ability to work collaboratively with the independence team and engagement teams (required) 

  • Proactive in requesting and providing feedback (required) 

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

  • Exposure to independence considerations in professional practice or in a National Office role (preferred) 

  • Experience working with Private Equity clients (preferred)

  • CPA (preferred)

  • Learning to escalate issues (preferred) 

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.

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.

Compensation Range: $77,700 - $147,400

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

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