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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.
Maintain affiliate trees for private equity client relationships in the firm’s entity management system as directed by the National Office of Ethics and Independence.Includes gathering data and information about affiliates from structure charts and public resources.
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 within assurance (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
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 .
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.
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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.
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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.
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