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 recognize their full potential. Our people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience, and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an setting that inspires and empowers you to thrive personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.RSM is the leading contributor for qualified services to the middle market globally. The people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You will find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive personally and professionally.The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage the risk of RSM Canada LLP. Audit Quality & Risk Management (AQRM) within ORM, is responsible for monitoring the firm’s audit practice by executing activities such as monitoring the firm’s System of Quality Management (CSQM 1), facilitating the inspection of the firm by its regulators (including CPA bodies and CPAB), internal monitoring, and other ad‑hoc projects. AQRM works closely with the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) in assisting in the creation and monitoring of policies, tools, guidance, and training. Relocation is not required. The Senior Manager will also have exposure working with RSM US LLP on certain projects.ResponsibilitiesAssists and reports to the Audit Quality and Risk Leader in CanadaLead and oversee the engagement level monitoring/internal monitoring program to ensure that the organization’s internal monitoring practices align with the firm’s own, global, and regulatory requirementsLead and oversee monitoring related to the firm’s System of Quality Management (SOQM) and its implementation of CSQM1/ISQM1. More specifically,
this position will liaise between engagement level monitoring and assist the SOQM evaluation team in evaluating the firm’s SOQMPlan and assist with the inspection of the firm by its regulatory bodies, including but not limited to CPAB, PCAOB, CPA Provincial bodies, and CIRO. This will require assessing root causes of findings and developing and implementing risk management/action plans in support for any necessary remediations of regulatory requirementsCoach and support engagement teams going through external file inspectionsWork closely with other members of AQRM and assist with the annual evaluation of the System of Quality Management to determine if it is achieving its objectives while aligning to the Quality standards with continuous improvementsLead and contribute to the performance of Root Cause Analysis on audit quality issues identified through annual evaluation, regulatory reviews, internal monitoring and other monitoring programs and activities of the firm while execution of formal functional monitoring activitiesPrepare and present status updates for leadership, prepare communications for senior executives related to regulatory inspection audit quality mattersResponsible for other various assignments that arise through incident response or Global executive office and regulatory complianceParticipate in various quality initiatives, including coaching engagement leaders and teams on selected audit quality topics to assist in improving quality objectivesDevelop and deliver continuing professional education coursesPerform other monitoring and quality initiatives as directed by the Quality Control Inquiry Committee, NORM Leader, and/or Audit Quality and Risk LeaderPerform other ad hoc projects, as requiredRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degreeCPA license in positive standing (in principal place of business)A minimum of 8 years of post qualification experienceWorking knowledge of CAS,
IFRS and ASPEStrong oral and written communications skillsRobust performance history and demonstration of excellenceStrong social and people skills and ability to adapt quickly to changeAbility to communicate information clearly and concisely, verbally, era to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contactsAbility to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources, and networksAbility to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal informationExhibit high attention to detail and strong proofreading skillsDemonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to guide, mentor and develop team membersStrong analytical, organizational and planning skills for multiple and/or complex projectsCollaborates with all levels of stakeholders to achieve resultsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to generate high quality deliverablesAbility to work independently and collaborativelyPreferred QualificationsCPAB, CPA Provincial accounting regulatory bodies, or PCAOB inspection experienceExperience with audit tools, such as CaseWare, IDEA, Data Snipper, Alteryx, or other similar toolsAbility to adapt quickly to changes in the firm and regulatory environmentAbility to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvementExperience auditing internal controls in a large professional services firm or similar environment would be an assetAbility to supervise, direct, and review the results of inspections, projects, and assignmentsAbility to lead by understanding team dynamicsAbility to support, affect, and implement changeAt RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. Learn more about our total rewards atCompensation Range: $105,000 - $178,500Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.#J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Audit Quality Risk Management Senior Manager - C$105,000 - C$178,500 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 RSM
📍 Winnipeg