Finance Manager

at  RSM US LLP

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This position is responsible for supporting the financial management of certain firm facing functional areas. They will assist the FCS Finance Director in overseeing the financial statement, general ledger, financial analysis, and ad hoc management reports for certain FCS functions. Work with the FCS Finance Director and the FCS teams to develop FTE and operating expense forecasts that align with the financial foundations. Work with those FCS functional areas throughout the year to ensure that the actual costs are aligned with the forecasts and the benchmarks.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Accounting or Finance major – Strongly Preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of employees
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with individuals that work in other functional areas
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts, including P&L and balance Sheet
• Ability to work in a large, complex, dynamic organization where a high degree of change exists
• Strong communication, prioritization and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
  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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .
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  RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.
  Compensation Range: $94,500 - $175,40

Accounting Operations duties may include but are not limited to:

• Oversees the accounting function for the FCS groups that they support. This may include but is not limited to the monthly close process, journal entry review and monthly reconciliation activities, as well as reviewing and approving accounts payable entries and/or commissions. All to be completed in a timely manner and in accordance with GAAP and Firm policies and processes

Reporting & Analysis duties may include but are not limited to:

• Providing financial analysis for the FCS Finance Leader and the functional leaders and their teams. Analytics will focus on FTE’s as well as the operating expense GL’s that each functional area is responsible for.
• Prepares and/or coordinates ad hoc reports, specialized projects and analysis as requested by leadership.
• Develops and provides management reports for the areas that they support.
• Works with the financial analysts to provide detailed analytics.

Leadership duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provides guidance and coaching to the financial analysts.
• May advise FCS leaders on initiatives to affect profitability, cost savings and other financial management strategies.
• Assists the FCS Director with data for meetings with the FCS leaders and other key stakeholders to assist them in effectively managing the financial aspects of the business.

Forecasting & Analysis duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assists the FCS Director and the FCS leaders and their teams to develop FTE and operating expense forecasts that meet established firmwide goals.
• Provides analysis of monthly financial results to leadership including the interpretation of current month and year-to-date performance as a predictive tool for attainment of full year performance expectations and plans to implement course corrections as necessary.
• Reviews capital purchase budgets and monitors monthly purchases against plan.

Employee supervisory duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provides effective leadership to data analysts by providing work direction. Provide feedback on performance and assists employees with career growth. Provides recognition, coaching and employee counseling.