Advisory Director - Process Risk and Controls Solutions

The Position

As a director in RSM's growing Process Risk and Controls Practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills and practice through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In the Process Risk and Controls Practice we frequently work as or alongside a client's internal audit function, the chief risk officer or risk function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients with identifying and prioritizing risk and leveraging process and controls to reduce risk exposure.

Key Responsibilities

Contributions to Firm Culture

* Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members

* Lead and contribute to practice and firm-wide initiatives related to recruiting, talent development, technical methodology, engagement economics, and industry leadership

* Lead teams by example, creating an atmosphere of trust, encouraging improvement and innovation, and provide mentoring

* Support RSM's goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspective in arriving at solutions

Client Experience

* Draw upon your demonstrated technical, industry and risk advisory knowledge to become a trusted advisor to our clients within the (insert industry) sector; incorporate consideration for emerging risks, trends and concepts into client service

* Increase the firm's relevance by understanding the client's culture and strategy and incorporating this understanding into service delivery

* Maintain responsibility for C-suite, board-level and external audit relationships

* Complete review of all project deliverables

* Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics including adjustments to account strategy or structure to improve financial performance

* Perform engagement level review of work performed to ensure overall quality and consistency with engagement objectives and requirements

* Lead account communication strategy and ensure adherence to the reporting protocol defined for each client

* Handle more complicated relationship concerns and demonstrate sound judgment in escalating or seeking additional counsel

Talent Experience

* Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to optimize and expand capabilities by cultivating an environment of trust, innovation, diverse perspective, and challenge

* Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce and aligning opportunities accordingly

* Designate appropriate assignments and leverage your experience and expertise to help colleagues realize their full potential and support long-term career aspirations

* Maintain willingness to give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form. Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received

Business Development

* Build and develop new connections as well as leverage your existing network and personal brand in the marketplace to drive growth for the firm

* Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships

* Contribute to thought leadership development and present at relevant internal and external industry events

* Proactively utilize your network, knowledge about our firm, client/prospect, and industry to deepen existing relationships or form new ones

* Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets

* Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with business developers, marketing, communications, and various other internal firm partners to drive pursuits

Position Qualifications

* Bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting or related discipline

* A minimum of 8 years of experience working as an internal auditor or controls specialist, with a minimum of 5 years at a public accounting or professional services firm

* Strong business acumen - including significant experience with internal audit/SOX risk and control assessments

* Applicable certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)

* Recent successful experience in cultivating new business and related market-facing activities

* Exceptional interpersonal skills

* Advanced written, verbal and presentation skills, including interaction with members of senior management

* Ability to travel to meet client needs

* Demonstrated success in high pressure scenarios

About RSM

RSM's vision is to be the first-choice advisor to middle market leaders globally. You will work directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies to deliver a top quality client experience. RSM is a diverse and inclusive place where you will work as part of a team while being valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments.

In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for
an accommodation to this vaccination requirement or participate in testing.

If you are located in New York, pursuant to current applicable law, you will be required to be vaccinated to enter the New York office and testing is not an option to enter the New York office.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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