Audit Senior-Financial Services

Financial Institutions Senior RSM is looking for an enterprising Senior Associate to join our Financial Institutions team. Financial Institutions is a rapidly growing practice in our firm Nationwide, focused specifically on community banks and specialty finance, in which we are the middle market leaders throughout the country. REIMAGINING FLEXBILITY - RSM's goal is to offer flexibility in when, where and how you work to help you manage your unique professional and personal priorities while still delivering excellent RSM experiences for your clients, colleagues and communities. 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 * Develop an understanding of the client's business, and become a financial institutions industry specialist to understand client specific needs * Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology * Supervise the Staff under the direction of a Manager * Supervise Audit Associates 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 * Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise * Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from the client to the audit team is efficient * Identify and communicate accounting and auditing matters to Managers and Partners * Identify performance improvement opportunities * Recognize and inform management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients * Ensure professional development through ongoing education * Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients Required Qualifications: * BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree * 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment, internal audit department, or financial institution regulatory agency * Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP and GAAS regulations * CPA certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework * Perform substantive testing and analytical review procedures as well as documentation of internal control systems * Prepare control deficiency and compliance letters, with an eye on quality, thoroughness and accuracy * Willingness to take supervision and guidance Preferred Qualifications: * Previous experience in auditing financial institutions * Some experience performing audits of internal control over financial reporting * Demonstrated ability to in-charge an engagement The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM's total rewards, visit our website at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.html. If required by applicable law or client policy, you may be required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or have an approved accommodation. Youwant your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where youare today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents andpersonality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as anindividual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for youraccomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decisionmakers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'llmove quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from yourfresh perspective. Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood. RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.