Transaction Accounting Director

Role Overview

• Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the Deals Accounting and Strategic Finance practice to provide technical accounting and financial or business advisory guidance to clients
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced knowledge of complex accounting concepts
• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
• Collaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts on complex accounting matters
• Assist in the preparation of technical memos and other client deliverables
• Manage Transaction Accounting engagements and the engagement teams
• Oversee engagement economics and manage appropriate resources for efficient engagement models
• Support sell‑side readiness by identifying accounting gaps, improving and preparing transaction‑ready financial reporting, enhancing monthly and quarter-end close processes, and addressing complex accounting considerations in advance of exit processes
• Perform transaction‑related accounting analyses, including business combinations, carve‑outs, and resolution of complex accounting and reporting issues under applicable accounting standards
• Design and implement accounting policies, reporting structures, and finance and accounting processes including scalable monthly close frameworks and controls to support accurate financial reporting
• Support day‑one and post‑close accounting and financial reporting readiness, including stabilization of the monthly close, accounting and finance functional integration, and coordination across stakeholders
• Assist management with post‑close financial reporting obligations, purchase agreement requirements, and ongoing accounting and financial reporting integration activities including ongoing close optimization and reporting cadence alignment
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise; identify performance improvement opportunities
• Understand RSM's service lines and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery
• Develop others within the Transaction Accounting service line through mentoring, training and advising on career development or participating in other Firm initiatives
• 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 the firm
• Work with the National Leader on 'go to market' strategy, participating in proposals, pitch meetings, and developing marketing collateral
• Develop a strategy to utilize relationships external to the firm with different types of Centers of Influence to effectuate business growth
• Subscribe to and actively read industry publications and share relevant information with clients as considered applicable
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% or less of the year, depending on your clients

Requirements

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• 7+ years of current or recent experience in a public accounting, financial reporting or technical accounting capacity
• Excellent team and project management skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of US GAAP and FASB regulations
• A proven record of building profitable, sustainable client relationships
• A successful record of directing and deploying staff senior associates/supervisors, managers on multiple, simultaneous engagements

Benefits

• flexibility in your schedule
• empowering you to balance life’s demands
• maintaining your ability to serve clients
• competitive benefits and compensation package