Senior Associate - Assurance TMT

About the role

RSM is looking for an Assurance Senior Associate to join its Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) practice in Toronto. The practice serves public and private companies, including growth-oriented, private equity and venture-backed firms, and works with TMT companies headquartered in major technology hubs. The role involves audits of complex financial statements and related disclosures.

Key responsibilities

• Provide timely, high-quality client service, coordinating audits of complex financial statements and other deliverables
• Become an industry specialist and develop an understanding of each client's business and needs
• Apply RSM's Global Audit Methodology and train and supervise Audit Associates, acting as in-charge and monitoring productivity and adherence to work plans
• Anticipate and address client concerns, escalate issues and keep information flowing between client and audit team
• Communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to managers, senior managers and partners
• Prepare client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters and management letters
• Identify issues such as revenue recognition, business combinations and debt and equity accounting, and suggest performance improvements and ongoing professional development
• Travel up to 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
• 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
• Bilingualism in English and French is an asset

Required skills

• Working knowledge of GAAP, CASs or other regulatory requirements, including IFRS
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and auditing software tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and research skills with professional judgment
• Effective communication and project management skills

What we offer

• Compensation range of $58,500 - $101,600, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance
• A competitive benefits and compensation package
• Most roles follow a hybrid workstyle, with some virtual or primarily on-site options depending on role requirements