Independence Associate 2

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.

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.

This position is a member of the centralized team providing affiliate tree maintenance. The associate will assist and provide support to engagement teams serving clients in private equity within other areas related to independence as directed by the National Office of Independence, Compliance, & Ethics.

**Essential **Duties**
- Maintain affiliate trees for private equity client relationships in the firm’s entity management system as directed by the National Office of Independence, Compliance, & Ethics. Includes gathering data and information about affiliates from structure charts and public resources.
- Assist with development and presentation of independence-related training, tools, and guidance.
- Other duties as assigned

**EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS**

Bachelor’s degree (required) in Accounting or related field (preferred)

**TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS**
- Awareness of SEC, PCAOB and AICPA Independence rules and ability to recognize the potential impact of changes to firm policies, processes and personnel (preferred)
- Learning to communicate information clearly and concisely, in writing to diverse audiences across the firm and to outside professional contacts (required)
- Developing conflict resolution skills (required)
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products including familiarity with SharePoint as a document repository (required) Learning to identify and recommend process improvement and efficiency (required)
- Learning to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks (preferred)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion (required

**EXPERIENCE**
- A minimum of three to six years of experience in public accounting

**LEADERSHIP **SKILLS**
- Business Awareness: The demonstration of an understanding of the impact of regulatory controls on business conditions
- Customer Focus: Acts to make things better by making deliberate attempts to add value. Seeks information from supervisor for guidance on customer approach

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. Experience the power of being understood.