- Assertive, collaborative, team player and desire to learn different industries and develop a Controller skill set
- Superior ability to prioritize and focus in a dynamic, multi-client environment
- Familiarity and comfort level working with cloud-based technology systems
- Willingness to learn and work with emerging technology solutions such as OCR (Optical Character Recognition), AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Accounting BOTS
- Professional presentation and great communication skills as contact with clients will be extensive
- Solid Excel skills (create tables, use formulas, pivot tables)
- Key point of contact for our clients Purchase to Pay, Order to Cash and Month End Close cycles
- Work in client technology environments as well as within the FAO tech stack
- Lead, manage and coach client services representatives and associates
- Review monthly journal entries prepared by support staff for prepaid expenses, fixed asset, accrued expenses, payroll, and / or inventory transactions, as applicable, in an accurate and timely manner
- Understand the purpose of reconciliations. Approve bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations
- Prepare/Review client's monthly financial statements including month over month variance analysis and / or actual to budget analysis
- Analyze and interpret financial information for client management and provide actionable insight and decision support
- Continuously identify opportunities to enhance the clients' monthly operations and make suggestions for process improvements
- Define and document repeatable methodologies with appropriate tools and templates that can be leveraged for future projects
- Understand our technology stack and identify additional add-on processes, systems, modules and integrations that can drive month end close efficiencies
- A minimum of a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance is required
- Experience performing property-level accounting and finance functions required
- 3-5 years experience preferred
- Experience working with property managers to resolve accounting issues, address concerns, and explain variances required
- Experience in Real Estate technology systems is required (i.e., Yardi, MRI, RealPage, Appfolio, etc.)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must (proactively communicates status, issues, conflicts, and priorities up, down and across the engagement team)
- Ability to balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously plus excellent analytical and decision making skills
- Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm or other professional services environment preferred but not required
- Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Strong organizational skills along with the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to change effectively
- Experience with automated accounting systems (i.e., Yardi, MRI, RealPage, Appfolio, Intacct, NetSuite, Blackline, , Tallie)
- Pursuing CPA or a CPA is preferred but not required
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Description
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, inclusive 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.
RSM's Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) practice is looking for skilled professionals to join us at the Senior Associate level. RSM's FAO practice blends to best of both worlds by providing candidates with all the career growth opportunities that come with working for a public accounting firm, while at the same time operating in private company environments on a daily basis. We provide accounting, technology and consulting services to private, lower middle market clients, with revenues ranging from $0 to $100 million. In other words, we are the accounting department for our clients. Our diverse industry base includes technology, life science, not-for-profit, consumer products and professional service organizations, just to name a few. This position will need to work to deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, such as month end close, financial reporting, year-end audit support, and the support of budget and forecasting activities.In addition, you will have the ability to learn and efficiently use our best-in-class cloud based technology stack. FAO Senior Associates will have contact with our clients (CEO, COO, CFO, VP of Finance, Controller, etc.), as well as other client contacts including tax and professional service providers.
We operate in a team-based environment and have a proven track record of delivering exceptional value to our customers. The key attributes that will make someone successful in this role include:
Responsibilities:
This is a hands-on position that requires transaction processing and account reconciliation skills. Duties include:
Qualifications
At 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. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. 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 .
RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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; 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 or send us an email at .
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.
Compensation Range: $64,700 - $122,100Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.