Assurance Sr. Associate - Lending

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Assurance Sr. Associate - Lending Apply locations Toronto time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition

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.

RSM is looking for an Assurance Senior Associate to join our Lending team. Lending is focused specifically on banking and specialty finance, in which we are the middle market leaders throughout the country.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely , high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of complexfinancial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables

• Develop an understanding of the client's business and needs, and become a n industry specialist to understand client specific needs

• Understand and utilize RSM’sGlobal Audit Methodology

• Train and supervise Audit Associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity 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

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

• Provide insightful 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, including revenue recognition, business combinations, debt and equity accounting, etc. Determine appropriate audit approach for such areas

• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members

• Ensure professional development through ongoing education

• Willingness to travel
  25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) degree or equivalent degree from an accredited university

• 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment

• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and GAAS regulations

• CPA Certification in good standing or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework

• Demonstrate experience andability toact asin-charge onengagements

• Willingness to take supervision and guidance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment

• Must think critically and work well independently

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  .

RSM 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.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM…