Assurance Senior Associate IndustrialsConsumer Goods

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RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Consumer Products Assurance team. You will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of our national and local Consumer Products practice. Our clients include local national and internationally recognized manufacturers wholesalers distributors and retailers with diverse organizational structures operating in a variety of sectors. For decades RSMs assurance professionals have been helping consumer-focused companies improve their performance through the most challenging business cycles.

Responsibilities:

• Providetimely high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations includingcoordinatingaudits of complexfinancial statements related disclosures and other client deliverables

• Develop an understanding of the clients businessand needs and becomeanindustry specialistto understand client specific needs

• Understand and utilize RSMsGlobal Audit Methodology

• Train and supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-chargefacilitatingfield work by monitoring and reportingregardingproductivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment

• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise

• Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from client to audit teamand vice versais efficient

• Identifyand communicatesignificantaccounting and auditing matters tomanager/senior managerandpartner on engagement

• Provideinsightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications deficiency letters management letters etc.

• Recognizeindustry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues includingrevenue recognition business combinationsdebtand equity accounting etc. Determineappropriate auditapproach for such areas

• Identifyperformance improvement opportunitiesfor team members

• Ensure professional development through ongoing education

• Willingness to travel25%of the year depending on your clients

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.

• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.

• 23 years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and auditing software tools.

• Working knowledge of GAAP CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements with the ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and research skills with the ability to exercise professional judgment.

• Experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion including performing testing assisting with financial statement preparation reviewing workpapers and mentoring staff.

• Ability to communicate clearly professionally and effectively with firm personnel and clients in person by telephone and through electronic or written means.

• Effective project management skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities tasks and projects simultaneously meet deadlines and maintain accuracy and quality of work in accordance with performance expectations firm and client standards.

• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and as required by the role at client sites including the ability to sit for extended periods of time and work at a computer and other standard office equipment.

• Ability to work extended and/or non standard hours during peak periods or as necessary to meet client project or firm business needs.

• Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours including the ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required including access to reliable transportation.

• Occasionally lift or move miscellaneous items (typically under 20 lbs.)

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; 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; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status ; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.

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At RSM an employees 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.

Required Experience:

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