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The SEC Regulations Leader is primarily responsible for advising and providing technical expertise to engagement teams and members of the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG) on complex SEC reporting and compliance matters and for the development and maintenance of related reporting manuals, tools, templates, training and thought leadership for the Assurance line of business.
Quality
Responsiblefor thedevelopmentand maintenance ofthefirm’sinterpretiveguidancerelated to SECreportingand compliancematters,includingassociation with registered and exemptsecurityofferings.
Responsible forthe curriculum design and oversight ofnationally deliveredtrainingrelated to SECreporting and compliancemattersinclusive of exempt offerings.
Responsibleforrelevant sections ofthe firm’smanuals, ensuring they are current,accurateand completewith respect to SECreporting and compliancematters, inclusive of exempt offerings.
Consults with engagement teams, members of the Professional Practice Office (PPO), and Technical Industry Leaders, asrequested(or required by firm policy), on complex SEC reporting and compliance matters,exemptofferingsand certain accounting matters.
Assistswith the development and maintenance of the firm’s interpretive accounting guidance and educational training courses, which may requirecollaboratingwith other members of the NPSG, audit,taxand consulting practices, to enable others to address existing and new accounting standards, emerging practiceissuesand firm initiatives.
Monitorsand reportson the standard-setting activities of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and International Accounting Standards Board within theindividual’sareas of expertise including drafting of the firm’s comment letters in response to proposed accounting standards updates.
Collaborates among the NPSG, Office of Risk Management (ORM), and the National SEC Practice Leader to continuously improve National Office service to engagement teams and clients.
Leadsdevelopment ofthought leadershipon matters related to SECreporting and compliance matters, including the firm’s responses to SEC proposals.
Develops andmaintainsrelationships with counterparts at otherpublic accounting firms to engageoncomplexand emergingfinancial and SEC reportingmatters.
Leads educational training courses on subject matters within the individual’s areas of expertise, including drafting the firm’s responses to proposedaccounting standards updates,andparticipatesin the firm’s quarterly accounting update webinars, as needed.
Serves as the firm’s representative on the Center for Audit Quality’s SEC Regulations Committeeandpossibly otherrelatedtask forces(e.g.,the AICPA’s International Practices Task Force,Smaller Firm Task Force).
Serves as the firm’s primary relationship manager with the SEC’s Division of Corporate Finance Chief Accountant.
Providessupport to the ORMas it relates to theclientacceptancetools for SECreporting and compliancematters inclusive of exempt offerings for non-issuers.
Assistsengagement leaders withinvestigations,examinations,inquiriesand comment letterswith respect to SECreporting and compliance mattersas requested by the SEC PPO Leader.
Works closely with ORM on internal,PCAOB and other regulatory inspections,including assisting with written responses, as applicable, on matters concerningSEC Reporting and compliance matters.
Serves as a resource to the Office of General Counsel and Audit Incident Response as a firm expert on matters concerning SEC reporting and compliance matters.
Fosters a positive and proactive work environment, emphasizing respect for individuals,high standardsof quality,innovationandteamwork.
Facilitates the ongoing learning, well-being, professionalsatisfactionand development of staff through training, work assignments, increased responsibility/autonomyand mentoring.
Requirements
Minimumbachelor’s degreein accountingrequired
Minimum 15years’ experiencein a National CPA Firmor with the SEC
Certified Public Accountant(required)
Extensive knowledge ofSECRegulationsS-X and S-K,includingsecurities registrations, exempt offerings, initial public offerings, confidential submissions,cyber requirements and disclosures, executive compensation disclosures and claw back requirements, comfort letter matters, Article 11 pro forma rules,andFinancial Reporting Manual updates
Broad working knowledge of U.S. GAAPandUS GAAS and PCAOBauditing standards
Experienced in developing and editing SECreporting andaccounting publications and educational training courses
Significantexperience intwo or more of the following areas of accounting: income taxes, leases, consolidation, derivatives and hedging, distinguishing liabilities from equity, financial assets (including transfers and servicing), fair value measurements,cryptocurrencies, business combinations, revenue recognition, segment reporting, earnings per share, foreign currency matters and statement of cash flows
Management
Ability toeffectively and substantively interact with regulators
Sets the “tone at the top,” including leading and embracing change
Mustexhibitan exceptional client service attitude,possessoutstanding peopleskillsand take a proactive approach in working with employees
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate motivationally and deliver tough messages
Demonstrated excellent coordination, organizationalplanningand analytical skills
Takes ownership of results
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
Viewed as expert in the firm and sought out by others regionally and nationally with respect toSEC rules and regulations
Displays executive presence in interactions with others (e.g.,calming influence, confidence)
Demonstrates critical thinking andappliesappropriate professionalintegrity,objectivityand skepticism
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.
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.
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