Independence Leader

RSM US LLP • New York, NY • 11h ago

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.The Independence leader is responsible for risk management policies and procedures, overseeing independence considerations associated with client acceptance, continuance, and project acceptance, conducting and overseeing independence consultations with individual engagement teams, overseeing the individual independence compliance survey, and developing quality control processes to mitigate independence risks. This role is responsible for the creation and maintenance of firm policies and procedures, based on changes in or issuances of regulatory or authoritative profession standards/requirements. The Independence Leader is also responsible for the development of any applicable tools, forms, etc. that are necessary for or supportive of compliance with firm independence policies and procedures. Role is a member of the NORM Management Team. Relocation is not required.Oversight of Firm Independence Monitoring Policies and Procedures including:- Execution of Firm independence risk strategy aligned with regional and national expectations- Coordination and communication of changes and issuances of independence policies and procedures- Development of policy and procedure-related tools and forms- Developing and delivering training on independence matters, including regulatory body rule changes- Alliances (US and Canada) independence compliance- APS independence compliance (Canada)Oversight of independence considerations in connection with client acceptance, continuance and project acceptance:- Review and approval of independence considerations using the Firm's client acceptance system (CLEAR)- Consultations with engagement teams on independence mattersResponsible for collaboration with the line of business Quality and Risk Leaders:- Coordination with line of business on Independence training need- Coordination with other firm resources in the identification of Independence risks to the line of business- Facilitation of Independence consultations with required Regional leadership, NPSG and Industry experts- Provides assistance with response to specific incidents/breaches/conflictsCollaborates with NORMs regulatory compliance team regarding- personal independence monitoring and findings- the completeness and accuracy of US data in the global networks independence database- training on global and domestic independence consideration- Responsible for the firm's system of quality control for all matters related to independence\Supports and provides acquisition due diligence and integration training and monitoring regarding independence policies and procedures- Lead the Firm's activities related to responses for regulatory exposure drafts of proposed auditing standards in the areas of independence and professional ethics- Serves as a career advisor or an advisor to others.- Other duties as assignedRequirements:- Bachelor Degree in Accounting- CPA license, current in good standing- Deep knowledge of and compliance with GAAP/GAAS/PCAOB standards (required)- Deep knowledge of firm policies and procedures (preferred)- Deep knowledge of PCAOB, AICPA and IESBA Independence Standards (required)- Public accounting experience (Experienced Partner Required)- Significant client service experience and knowledgeable of client service initiatives and goals. (preferred)- Experience with and knowledgeable of SEC environment (required)- Exposure to firm's operations and exposure risk (preferred) Exposure

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