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, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.<div><div>The PositionAs an experienced associate in RSM’s growing Risk Consulting Practice, you will have the opportunity to develop into a seasoned consultant through a high degree of client and financial services 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 this role, you may be asked to demonstrate a willingness and ability to:<ul><li>Learn about the financial services industry and clients that we serve in the middle market and leverage your understanding to become your clients’ trusted advisor</li><li>Interact with client process owners and external stakeholders while executing your role</li><li>Demonstrate critical thinking skill in gathering and processing information about a client’s business, strategy, culture, competitive positioning, and operations in order to assist with risk assessment</li><li>Prepare initial drafts and follow-ups on client request lists</li><li>Draft narratives or flowcharts and perform initial identification of controls</li><li>Conduct tests of the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal controls using test plans or work programs that have been written by senior members of the team</li><li>Identify issues in the testing performed, such as deficiencies, observations, and recommendations</li><li>Understand the purpose and objectives of internal/external project status updates and provide relevant inputs</li><li>Proactively make oneself aware of white papers, webinars, and live events that are available to clients</li></ul>Position Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting or related business discipline</li><li>Ability to travel to meet client needs and work collaboratively with others in-person and remotely</li><li>Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools</li><li>Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing</li><li>Effective time management and prioritization skills</li></ul></div></div>At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at <a href="https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits" target="_blank">https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits</a>.All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; 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 US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.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 <a href="mailto:careers@rsmus.com" target="_blank">careers@rsmus.com</a>.RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, <a href="https://rsmus.com/content/dam/rsm/careers/pdf/rsmus_pre-employment-background_checks.pdf" target="_blank">click here</a>.At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.Compensation Range: $66,100 - $109,500