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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 Assistant Controller will ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by leading an efficient and effective monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. The Assistant Controller will ensure that the Firm's financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and will support technical accounting research and the development and implementation of accounting policy. The Assistant Controller will support external financial reporting, cash management and cash flow forecasting, and will drive the development and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. This role reports to the Controller and will have supervision of approximately 10 people globally. Essential Duties: Financial Reporting Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, producing complete and accurate financial statements for both internal and external stakeholders Review of accounting transactions, including the timely review and posting of journal entries and the timely completion and review of insightful balance sheet reconciliations Ensure adherence to internal controls, as well as identify gaps/weaknesses in internal control structure and develop and implement controls as needed Assist with the development and maintenance of financial, accounting, and internal control policies and procedures Cash Management Lead day-to-day operational treasury management, including the review of cash balances, ensuring that all cash accounts are fully reconciled in a timely manner, and ensuring appropriate segregation of duties Participate in cashflow forecasting, including the monitoring of daily cash inflows and outflows, and staying informed of significant cashflow requirements Technical Accounting and Audit Management Ability to research technical accounting guidance and implement new accounting policies. Stay informed of future changes to technical accounting guidance that could have an impact on the Firm Participate in, and, in some cases, lead, both internal and external audit processes, ensuring the timely filing of audited financial statements in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory deadlines Systems and Technology Provide oversight of the ERP and general ledger (Workday), including the management of users, roles and responsibilities, and maintenance Support system implementations and implement processes and procedures to more effectively and efficiently use technology Team Leadership Provide effective leadership to employees and teams by providing timely feedback, recognition, and coaching Create career growth opportunities and employee development plans Assist in the planning of appropriate staffing levels and ensure an optimal distribution of responsibilities throughout the team
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