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About the Role

RSM is seeking a bilingual Assurance Supervisor to join their public sector assurance practice, serving governments, not-for-profit organizations, and foundations. This role offers the opportunity to help these organizations better achieve their missions and serve their constituents.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations.
• Coordinate the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables.
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and become an industry specialist.
• Lead the team through the entire audit process, preparing financial statements, disclosures, and reportable conditions letters with a focus on quality, thoroughness, and accuracy.
• Understand and utilize RSM’s Audit Methodology.
• Supervise Audit Associates and Seniors, facilitating field work and monitoring productivity and adherence to schedules.
• Anticipate and address client concerns, escalating issues as they arise.
• Interact with clients to ensure efficient information flow.
• Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities.
• Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase service offerings to clients.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline from an accredited University.
• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in province of residence.
• 4+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment.
• Bilingual in English and French.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Ability to apply relevant accounting and auditing standards.
• Experience leading portions of audit engagements from planning through completion.
• Experience reviewing workpapers and managing workflow across multiple engagements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, including coaching, reviewing work, and providing performance feedback.
• Proven ability to manage client communication and expectations, including escalating issues and supporting resolution.
• Experience overseeing substantive testing, analytical procedures, and control testing, including documentation and evaluation of results.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively 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.
• Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and at client sites.
• 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.
• Ability to maintain consistent, onsite presence during core business hours.
• Ability to regularly report to a firm office location and travel to client sites as required.
• Access to reliable transportation.

Skills

• Accounting
• Auditing
• GAAP
• CASs
• Project Management
• Client Communication
• Staff Development
• Reviewing Workpapers
• Managing Workflow
• Substantive Testing
• Analytical Procedures
• Control Testing
• Bilingual (English and French)

Location

• Ontario
• Quebec

Work Type

• Full-time
• Onsite
• Travel required

Experience Level

• Supervisor
• 4+ years of recent assurance experience

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline
• CPA license or progress towards licensure

Salary/Compensations

• $67,500 - $107,500
• Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexibility in schedule

About the Company

• The leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally.
• Purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering clients and people to realize their full potential.
• Exceptional people are key to an inclusive culture and talent experience.
• Offers an environment that inspires and empowers individuals to thrive personally and professionally.

Equal Opportunity

• 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 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.