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. The Office of Risk Management ('O.M') supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM US (or 'Firm') risk. The Independence Operations Manager 2 will assist with managing day to day risk to the firm regarding independence requirements of regulatory bodies, including the Securities Exchange Commission, Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. This will involve managing those who perform the intake and analysis process of the relevant submissions and the final review process prior to system update, including hosting phone and video calls with engagement teams to clarify updates. As a subject matter expert on the independence affiliate rules, they will also coach the Operations team and other stakeholders on the affiliate rules. The candidate may also be involved in related tasks, including training, data cleansing, and other relevant duties. The Manager 2 will lead the creation and continuous improvement of processes designed to maximize the firm's system of quality controls to ensure timely and effective updates to the EMS.
Management and oversight of the Independence Operations Team, including creating and reviewing process documents, training materials, and other resources to assist the team's success and growth
Assisting the Operations team, Client Engagement teams, and other stakeholders with understanding independence affiliate rules
Maintenance of EMS relationships and data, conducting consultations with client servers, and reviewing proposed edits to the EMS, especially in times of high volume




Providing performance reviews and career guidance to junior staff
Bachelor's degree in accounting (preferred) or other business degree

Comprehending rules, regulations, policies, and procedures (required)
Facilitating coaching of stakeholders of all levels on complex regulatory matters
Awareness of interrelated policies, processes, and personnel (preferred)
Communicating information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required)
Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
Experience

- 8+ years' experience in public accounting (required)
- 5+ years' experience coaching, leading, and monitoring a team in a highly standardized, process-driven environment (required)
- Coaching and managing a team in a highly standardized workplace.

Monitoring team activities and proactively identifying and remediating challenges.
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); physical or mental disability; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; 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 send us an email at [HIDDEN TEXT].

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