Sr. Associate - Finance Automation

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We are looking for an experienced professional for our rapidly growing national Blackline practice. This dynamic team is a part of our overall Finance Transformation solution focused on “modernizing the office of the CFO”. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity within the security of a well-established firm. This position will be directly involved with relationship management and onsite client projects. On this team, you will be able to draw from your experience and knowledge to help clients improve their business by providing services such as Blackline Implementations, Process Improvement, Financial Transformation, Procedure Design and Optimization, etc. This practice line is exciting, growing and offers tremendous career opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consulting with accounting, financial, operational and other management personnel to improve their businesses.
• Lead Blackline implementation projects, assess, troubleshoot/test during the implementation cycle.
• Train and advise clients in the leading use of Blackline products to fit their specific needs.
• Train and mentor staff/project team.
• All engagements require process analysis/optimization, documentation, project management skills and the ability to work in collaborative teams.
• Participate in the sales process.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in accounting, operations and/or performance improvement consulting
• Experience implementing Blackline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consulting or Professional Services firm experience is preferred with previous pre-sales/sales experience.
• Understanding and demonstrated experience with working with multiple clients.
• Corporate or industry accounting experience is preferred.
• Previous experience with operational process reviews and basic internal control requirements
• Ability to anticipate and address client concerns and issues.
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge
• Ability to break complex issues into project steps and problem solve.
• Ability to facilitate clients, and project teams, at all levels of the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong data assimilation and organization skills
• Strong self-direction and team working skills.
• Travel expectations 40% or greater

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://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html>.

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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.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $81,000 - $129,500

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.