Audit Senior - Technology /Media /Telecommunications & Life Sciences

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Job description

RSM is looking for an Audit Senior to join our Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) & Life Sciences (LS) practice. Our TMT and LS teams serve public and private clients, including growth oriented, private equity and venture backed technology companies. You will work with companies that operate in a fast-paced, unique environment, where the challenges faced can be as varied and complex as the products developed. Segments served include enterprise software, software as a service, e-commerce, electronics and hardware manufacturers, semiconductors, social media, digital media, mobile technology, telecommunications, and more. Common accounting areas encountered include software revenue and multiple element revenue recognition arrangements, collaboration and licensing arrangements, principal vs agent considerations, software development costs, complex debt and equity transactions such as warrant accounting, stock based compensation arrangements and business combination accounting.

Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating audits of complex financial statements, related disclosures, and other client deliverables
• Develop an understanding of the client's business and needs, and become a consumer products industry specialist
• Understand and utilize RSM's audit methodology
• Collaborate with the engagement manager/senior manager on engagement approach and execute on the plan using a risk-based approach
• Recognize industry-specific and general accounting and auditing issues, including revenue recognition, inventory pricing and LCM, receivable discounts, allowances, incentives and bad debts, current and deferred tax provisions, etc. and determine appropriate audit approach for such areas
• Provide insightful feedback on financial statements and prepare other client deliverables such as board communications, deficiency letters, management letters, etc.
• Supervise associates on engagement teams and function as an in-charge, monitoring and reporting regarding productivity and adherence to work plan and budget
• Anticipate and address client concerns and escalate issues as they arise
• Interact with clients to help ensure the information flow from client to audit team and vice versa is efficient
• Identify and communicate significant accounting and auditing matters to manager/senior manager and partner on engagement
• Identify performance improvement opportunities for team members
• Understand client and industry issues, and recognize opportunities for RSM to assist the client in increasing level and types of services
• Manage time appropriately across multiple projects
• Keep abreast of industry developments by reading trade publications and other relevant thought leadership
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Willingness to travel 25% of the year, depending on your clients

Required Qualifications:

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• 2 years of current or recent experience in a public accounting environment
• Understanding of audit services with knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and FASB regulations
• CPA Certification or demonstrated progress towards obtaining CPA certification, including required coursework
• Prior experience serving as the in-charge on engagements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience auditing TMT and/or LS clients
• Previous experience auditing SEC clients

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.

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RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

Job ID: req18948

Line of Business: Audit

SubFunction: Assurance Services

Job Type: FullTime

Req #: req18948

Location: San Diego, CA US

Region: West Region

Job Category: Audit/Assurance

Employment Type: Experienced

Degree Required: Bachelor

Travel: Yes