Audit Manager - Technology/Media/Telecommunications (TMT)

Company: RSM International
Location: Seattle
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Audit Manager - Technology/Media/Telecommunications (TMT)

Seattle, WA
Audit/Assurance

Job Description

Req ID: req13220

Audit Manager - Technology/Media/Telecommunications (TMT) Summary:

Audit Manager - Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)
RSM is looking for a motivated Audit Manager to join our Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) practice. Our TMT practice serves public and private clients, including growth oriented, private equity and venture backed technology companies. You will work with TMT companies that operate in a fast-paced, unique environment, where the challenges faced can be as varied and complex as the products developed. Segments served include enterprise software, software as a service, e-commerce, electronics and hardware manufacturers, semiconductors, social media, digital media, mobile technology, telecommunications, and more. Common accounting areas encountered include software revenue and multiple element revenue recognition arrangements, collaboration and licensing arrangements, principal vs agent considerations, software development costs, complex debt and equity transactions such as warrant accounting,stock basedcompensation arrangements and business combination accounting.

Responsibilities:

Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the auditing of all required financial statements, related disclosures, and other clientdeliverables

Assess risk along with design and communicate audit procedures to engagementteams

Understand and utilize RSM's Audit Methodology

Manage multiple engagement teams and prepare end-of-engagement evaluations forstaff

Understand skillsets and capabilities of Senior Associates and Supervisors and monitor and review work product that they prepare and report on performance while articulating coaching notes throughout theprocess

Identify technical accounting matters early and assess impact on financial statements; coordinate with firm specialists asneeded

Supervise Audit Seniors and Supervisors on engagement teams and function as an in-charge facilitating field work by monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan schedules on eachassignment

Maintain contact with clients throughout the year to understand impact of significant developments in client's business and assess impact on current year auditengagements

Develop others within the Firm through facilitating levels based or industry training, advising on career development or participating in other Firminitiatives

Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as consideredapplicable

Anticipate and addressclient concerns and escalateissues as theyarise

Understand RSM's lines of businesses, availability of services and where applicable, discuss with client management of opportunities to make valuable introductions to others in thefirm

Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate businessgrowth

Manage profitability ofprojects

Ensure professional development through ongoingeducation

Keep abreast of latest developments as they affect GAAP and the Firm's standards andpolicies

Willingness to travel25%of the year, depending on yourclients

Required Qualifications:

BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree

CPAor CACertification

5+years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment

Experience leading teams and mentoring associates

Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations

A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships

Minimum of 4 years of team lead or in-charge experience overseeing staff on multipleengagements

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience auditingTMT companies

Previous experience auditing SEC clients

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Location Street Address: One Union Square, 600 University St Ste 1100, Seattle, WA 98 USA
Region: West Region
Position Type: Experienced
Job Type: Full Time
Degree Required: Bachelor
Travel Required: Yes
Sponsor candidates who are not eligible to work in US: No
Requisition ID: req13220

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