Director, Risk Consulting - Internal Audit and SOX (Technology Industry Focus)

RSM US LLP

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, inclusive 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.

As a Director in RSM’s growing Internal Audit and SOX practice, you will have the opportunity to draw from your experience and knowledge while continuing to grow your leadership skills and practice through a high degree of client and technology industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

We frequently work as or alongside a client’s internal audit function, Sarbanes-Oxley project team, and various other members of management tasked with managing risk. Our advisors help our clients identify and prioritize risk, while leveraging processes, controls, and automation to reduce risk exposure. With a technology industry focus and presence in the Bay Area, you will play a significant role in growing business and nourishing client relationships with companies in the technology industry.

Key Responsibilities

Client Experience

• Draw upon your demonstrated technical, industry and risk advisory knowledge to become a trusted advisor to our clients within the technology industry; incorporate consideration for emerging risks, trends and concepts into client service
• Increase the firm’s relevance by understanding the client’s culture and strategy and incorporating this understanding into service delivery
• Maintain responsibility for C-suite, board-level and external audit relationships
• Complete quality control of all project deliverables
• Maintain overall responsibility for engagement economics including adjustments to account strategy or structure to improve financial performance
• Perform engagement level review of work performed to ensure overall quality and consistency with engagement objectives and requirements
• Lead account communication strategy and ensure adherence to the reporting protocol defined for each client. Drive effective collaboration with other consulting, audit, or tax experts that are needed to deliver work on key accounts.
• Handle more complicated relationship concerns and demonstrate sound judgment in escalating or seeking additional counsel

Talent Experience

• Manage, motivate, and mentor teams to optimize and expand capabilities by cultivating an environment of trust, innovation, diverse perspective, and challenge
• Recruit, develop, and inspire future leaders of the firm through mentorship that focuses on understanding the potential and aspirations of the workforce and aligning opportunities accordingly
• Designate appropriate assignments and leverage your experience and expertise to help colleagues realize their full potential and support long-term career aspirations
• Give and receive candid feedback in both written and verbal form regularly.
• Support our national technology industry risk team in the development and facilitation of internal technical trainings on industry topics
• Commit to self-development in response to constructive feedback received

Business Development

• Build and develop new connections as well as leverage your existing network and personal brand in the Bay Area to drive growth for the firm
• Participate in relevant industry and professional associations (such as IIA and/or ISACA) and events to develop and/or maintain industry focus and relationships
• Contribute to thought leadership development and present at relevant internal and external industry events
• Gain a deep understanding of the suite of risk consulting services and collaborate with service line leaders on growth initiatives.
• Proactively utilize your network, andknowledge about our firm, client/prospect, and industry to deepen existing relationships or form new ones
• Communicate effectively with prospects, assess needs, and develop clear and accurate project parameters including scoping descriptions, delivery plans, and budgets
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with business developers, marketing, communications, and various other internal firm partners to drive pursuits

Contributions to Firm Culture

• Model the core RSM values of respect, integrity, teamwork, excellence, and stewardship in all interactions with clients and team members
• Lead and contribute to practice and firm-wide initiatives related to recruiting, talent development, technical methodology, engagement economics, and industry leadership
• Lead teams by example, creating an atmosphere of trust, encouraging improvement and innovation, and providing mentoring
• Support RSM’s goals around diversity and inclusion by nurturing an environment that understands individuality, promotes authenticity, and values varied perspectives in arriving at solutions

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, accounting or related discipline
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience working in Internal Audit and SOX functions, with deep knowledge of SOX, internal audit, business process and technology risk concepts, and technology industry specific risks most relevant to middle-market technology companies
• Preferred experience at a public accounting or professional services firm
• Applicable certification (e.g., CPA, CIA)
• Recent successful experience in cultivating new business and related market-facing activities
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Advanced written, verbal, and presentation skills, including interaction with members of senior management
• Ability to travel to meet client needs
• Demonstrated success in high-pressure scenarios

About RSM

RSM’s vision is to be the first-choice advisor to middle market leaders globally. You will work directly with clients, key decision-makers and business owners across various industries and geographies to deliver a top-quality client experience. RSM is a diverse and inclusive place where you will work as part of a team while being valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments.

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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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 or send us an email at .

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.

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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.