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There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

RSM is looking for an Assurance Manager to join our growing national Financial Markets service line, which specializes in serving clients across digital assets (cryptocurrency), lending (banking and specialty finance), capital markets and broker deals, and insurance.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables

Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagement teams

Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology

Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations for staff

Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout the process

Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on each assignment

Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client's business and assess impact on current year audit engagements





Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives

Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable

Anticipate and address client concerns and escalation issues as they arise

Understand RSM's lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in the firm

Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth

Manage profitability of projects

Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Senior Managers and Partners

Identify performance improvement opportunities

Ensure career development through ongoing education

Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm's standards and policies

Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting or other discipline from an accredited University.

Active CPA (or equivalent certification) required.

5+ years of recent assurance experience within a public accounting environment with substantial exposure to external audit engagements.

Strong technical proficiency with financial reporting,



audit procedures, and auditing standards, including GAAP, CASs or other relevant regulatory requirements, such as IFRS

Proven experience leading and managing audit engagements and teams, including planning, executing, and completing audits while overseeing junior and senior audit staff.

Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing responsibilities across clients and engagements, meet deadlines, and maintain quality in accordance with firm and client standards.

Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with firm personnel and clients, manage client relationships, respond to client needs, and address issues while building trust.

Applies sound business judgment, risk awareness, and ethical integrity to ensure audit quality, compliance, and independence, and to provide guidance to team members.

Ability to work effectively in a professional office environment and, as required, at client sites, including prolonged periods at a computer using standard office equipment.

Ability to work extended and/or non-standard hours during peak periods to meet client, project, or firm business needs.

Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence during core business hours, report regularly to a firm office, and travel to client sites as required, with reliable transportation.

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 https://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html .

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📌 Assurance Manager - Financial Markets (Digital Assets/Lending/Capital Markets and/or Insurance) (Toronto)
🏢 RSM
📍 Toronto