Corporate Accounting Manager

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.

RSM is looking to hire a Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager to join our Enterprise Finance team. This role is hybrid, with the expectation of being in the office 1–2 days per week. Many team members are based in Chicago, so in-person collaboration is encouraged to foster connection and teamwork.

The Finance & Accounting Manager will assist in leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, as well as support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. The Finance & Accounting Manager will support both internal and external financial reporting, cash management, and cash flow forecasting. This role will assist in managing and maintaining the Firm’s general ledger and other financial systems and will assist the Assistant Controller and Controller in various special projects.

Essential Duties

• Financial Reporting
  • Assist in managing the consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Managing the accounting operations of domestic and international subsidiaries, including the production of both statutory and management financial statements
  • Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations
  • Analyze monthly financial results including the interpretation of current month, year-to-date, and prior year performance
  • Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), as well as other financial systems
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed
• Technical Accounting and Audit Management
  • Assist in, and in some cases lead, complex areas of technical accounting, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, asset impairment, determination of reserves, and internally developed software
  • Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies.
  • Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines
• Process Management and Special Projects
  • Work cross functionally, both within Finance and throughout the Firm, to identify areas for improvement in accounting operations, internal controls, policies, and procedures
  • Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology
  • Document accounting policies and procedures that impact both internal Finance and Accounting procedures and overall Firm processes
• Cash Management
  • Participate in day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances and maintain appropriate banking controls
  • Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements
• Team Leadership
  • Provide effective leadership by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching
  • Assist in the planning the appropriate distribution of responsibilities throughout the team
    
    

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA certification preferred
    
    

Required Technical / Soft Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn, implement and train others on accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical accounting and financial analysis skills
• Ability to work in a large, complex, dynamic organization where a high degree of ambiguity and change exists
• Self-starter with strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge of Workday preferred
  
  

Required Work Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Finance & Accounting
• At least 2 years’ experience of leading and managing teams preferred
• Professional services experience preferred
• Mix of Professional Services (i.e. Big Four) and industry experience preferred
  
  

Required Leadership Skills

• Demonstrated success in influencing and engaging stakeholders, building collaborative relationships while managing conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to respond positively to changing circumstances, seek and implement change to drive business improvement, and serve as a model of change
• Strong communication skills; Able to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the Firm
• Able to motivate, inspire and develop individuals and teams to collaborate and deliver to their highest potential
  
  

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

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 [email protected].

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, click here.

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: $102,800 - $176,000

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.