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Audit Partner - Technology, Media & Telecom - TMT

RSM
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time

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 has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audit Partner to join our Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice.

Our TMT practice serves public and private clients, including growth oriented, private equity and venture backed technology companies.

You will work with TMT companies that operate in a fast-paced, unique environment, where the challenges faced can be as varied and complex as the products developed.

Segments served include enterprise software, software as a service, e-commerce, electronics and hardware manufacturers, semiconductors, social media, digital media, mobile technology, telecommunications, and more. Responsibilities :

  • Serve as TMT engagement leader and / or client service coordinator managing the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
  • Manage multiple engagements, oversee engagement status and ensure maintenance of milestones of all projects
  • Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists as needed
  • Review work product and communicate audit status to clients periodically and assess resources needed for project completion
  • Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to develop deeper relationships to better understand client’s goals and strategies
  • Manage profitability of projects, evaluate strategy for growth of the Firm
  • Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams
  • Understand RSM’s lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm
  • Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
  • Provide insightful business advice and present oneself as a trusted business advisor
  • Understand skillsets and capabilities of team members and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process
  • Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
  • Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
  • Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Required Qualifications :

  • BS / BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
  • CPA Certification
  • 10+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
  • 5+ years' experience auditing technology, media or telecommunication companies and related organizations
  • A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
  • A successful record of directing and deploying team members on multiple simultaneous engagements
  • Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing.

RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.

We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals.

  • We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. 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; 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 .

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