Senior Associate - Assurance, Private Client Services

About the role

RSM, a global provider of professional services to the middle market, is looking for a dynamic Senior Associate to join its assurance team in Toronto. You will work as a team member on diverse client engagements as part of the national and local practice, helping companies improve their performance through challenging business cycles.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality client service, coordinating audits, reviews and compilations of financial statements, including corporate, personal and trust income taxes
• Develop an understanding of each client's business and become an industry specialist
• Apply RSM's review, compilation and audit methodology and collaborate with the engagement manager or senior manager on a risk-based approach
• Identify industry-specific accounting and auditing issues (inventory pricing, receivables, tax provisions) and prepare deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters and management letters
• Supervise associates, monitor productivity and adherence to the work plan and budget, and escalate client concerns
• Communicate significant matters to the manager, senior manager and partner, and identify opportunities to expand the scope of services offered
• Manage time across multiple projects, keep up with industry developments, pursue professional development and travel 25% of the year depending on clients

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or another discipline from an accredited university
• Active CPA license or demonstrated progress toward CPA licensure in the province of residence, including the required PEP courses from CPA Canada
• 2-3 years of recent assurance experience in a public accounting environment
• Experience supporting audit engagements from planning through completion, including testing, workpaper review and mentoring staff
• Ability to work extended or non-standard hours during peak periods and to maintain an onsite presence during core business hours

Required skills

• Working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other regulatory requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and auditing software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills, with professional judgment
• Effective communication with firm personnel and clients, and project management across multiple priorities

Preferred: experience with review and compilation engagements including taxation, and bilingualism in English and French. The stated compensation range is $58,500-$101,600, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus.