Job 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, 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.

We are seeking to add an Associate to our Global Compliance & Reporting Services (GCRS) practice. This Associate will work on international client engagements and will be responsible for providing ongoing project management including planning, complex coordination, and issue resolution across non-US corporate compliance services primarily for mid-sized, dynamic global companies.

In this position, the Associate will be able to draw from own experience in the fields of finance, accounting/auditing, and/or tax to help clients improve their internal processes by providing services. The following services could be included International Program Management, Business Analysis, Dashboard Reporting and Data Collection, Financial Operations and Back-office Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Fast Close, and Complex Program Management. The priority is to focus on client service and support to pursuits.

The team consists of self-motivated, professional and responsible individuals that practice within the Firm’s Management Consulting LOB. GCRS focuses on providing professional project/program management and coordination services with a framework to assist complex global businesses with their foreign compliance requirements.

Responsibilities Include:

• Proactively and effectively escalates technical issues in a timely manner, including escalation of difficult matters to project manager lead.
• Interest in obtaining an accredited project/program management certification, such as the Project Management Professional Certification (PMP), or a recognized equivalent, e.g. Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM), Six Sigma Green Belt, Scrum Master, Prince2, or other.
• Proficient in the use and application of GCRS tools, terminology, processes and policies, including the use of Global Tracker and the GCRS toolkit.
• Understands fundamental project management techniques and strives to become highly proficient with the use of project management principles and techniques.
• Understands engagement budget and provides timely updates to the Senior/Supervisor to avoid overruns, and or identify scope of service changes that may warrant a change order.
• Responsible for checking Global Tracker tool on a daily basis for assigned clients so that all deliverables are on tracker and liaise with RSM member firms and client to chase and request for updates.
• Assists in preparing reports for weekly calls and governance meetings with client.
• Maintains billing schedules, reconciles invoices and liaise with client and RSM member firms on invoice questions. Understands the client billing arrangements.
• Consistently meets the firm’s expectations for chargeable hours and margin
• Ability to travel up to 40% locally and nationally

Basic Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university in the field of Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Human Resources, Math, Organizational Development, Supply Chain or other related concentration
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced, challenging environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team player, process orientated, with a priority on output and delivery.
• Self-motivated, hands-on approach and practical outlook to problem solving.
• Attention to detail, ability to work proactively and independently.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to prioritize tasks.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Power Point and Excel.
• Excellent self-direction and comfort working in a matrix environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred (entry level associates)
• Background in either audit, tax or accounting preferred.
• PMP and CPA preferred
• Master’s Degree in related field preferred.
• International or multi-location project management experience, including multi-lingual capabilities preferred

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 careers@rsmus.com.

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.

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