RSM Global
Accounting Advisory Director
RSM Global, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
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, inclusive 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.
Do you have a passion and a curiosity for understanding and helping private equity portfolio companies overcome their complex accounting and finance challenges?
Are you looking for a more flexible and balanced career?
Are you interested in joining an in-demand rapidly growing practice with experienced professionals of diverse backgrounds?
RSM is looking for a Director to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in providing accounting and finance advisory services to private equity clients and private equity held portfolio companies. RSM is focused on helping private equity leaders and their portfolio companies succeed. With over 1,800 private equity and venture capital client relationships and nearly 4,000 current private equity portfolio company clients, we work with our clients to create transformative value throughout the investment life cycle. Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and across a variety of industries, our professionals bring deep industry expertise and experience advising our private equity clients on a wide range of transactions and events.
Responsibilities:
Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the AFC practice to deliver high-quality advisory services to private equity firms and their portfolio companiesDemonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts, including GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation and accounting policy developmentWork with leaders on "go to market" strategy, participating in proposals, pitch meetings, and developing marketing collateral to drive business development effortsUnderstand RSM's service lines and collaborate with cross-functional teamsSupport transactional activities by bringing accounting and finance expertise to due diligence, M&A integration, and financial modelingProvide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverablesCollaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts on complex accounting, finance, and business mattersOversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement modelsAnticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise; identify performance improvement opportunitiesDevelop others within the AFC practice through mentoring, training and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiativesDevelop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growthActively read industry publications and stay up to date on industry trends, sharing relevant information with clients as considered applicableEnsure professional development through ongoing educationWillingness to travel 25% or less of the year, depending on your clientsRequired Qualifications:
BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent degree8+ years of current or recent experience in accounting advisory services, with a focus on serving private equity clients and their portfolio companiesStrong technical accounting knowledge, including proficiency in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirementsDeep understanding of financial reporting requirements, transaction support, and regulatory complianceExcellent team and project management skillsExperience managing client relationships and leading teams in a consulting environmentAdvanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with diverse stakeholdersA proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationshipsPreferred Qualifications:
CPA or equivalent 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.
Compensation Range: $122,300 - $245,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Do you have a passion and a curiosity for understanding and helping private equity portfolio companies overcome their complex accounting and finance challenges?
Are you looking for a more flexible and balanced career?
Are you interested in joining an in-demand rapidly growing practice with experienced professionals of diverse backgrounds?
RSM is looking for a Director to join our Accounting and Finance Consulting (AFC) practice with a focus in providing accounting and finance advisory services to private equity clients and private equity held portfolio companies. RSM is focused on helping private equity leaders and their portfolio companies succeed. With over 1,800 private equity and venture capital client relationships and nearly 4,000 current private equity portfolio company clients, we work with our clients to create transformative value throughout the investment life cycle. Experienced in serving clients with a local, national or international presence, and across a variety of industries, our professionals bring deep industry expertise and experience advising our private equity clients on a wide range of transactions and events.
Responsibilities:
Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the AFC practice to deliver high-quality advisory services to private equity firms and their portfolio companiesDemonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts, including GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation and accounting policy developmentWork with leaders on "go to market" strategy, participating in proposals, pitch meetings, and developing marketing collateral to drive business development effortsUnderstand RSM's service lines and collaborate with cross-functional teamsSupport transactional activities by bringing accounting and finance expertise to due diligence, M&A integration, and financial modelingProvide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverablesCollaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts on complex accounting, finance, and business mattersOversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement modelsAnticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise; identify performance improvement opportunitiesDevelop others within the AFC practice through mentoring, training and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiativesDevelop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growthActively read industry publications and stay up to date on industry trends, sharing relevant information with clients as considered applicableEnsure professional development through ongoing educationWillingness to travel 25% or less of the year, depending on your clientsRequired Qualifications:
BS/BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent degree8+ years of current or recent experience in accounting advisory services, with a focus on serving private equity clients and their portfolio companiesStrong technical accounting knowledge, including proficiency in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirementsDeep understanding of financial reporting requirements, transaction support, and regulatory complianceExcellent team and project management skillsExperience managing client relationships and leading teams in a consulting environmentAdvanced written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with diverse stakeholdersA proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationshipsPreferred Qualifications:
CPA or equivalent 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.
Compensation Range: $122,300 - $245,900
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.