Finance as a Service Manager - Local Government

RSM’s Finance as a Service (FaaS) practice is looking for skilled professionals to join us at the Manager level for serving state and local governments. Responsibilities Assist with the preparation and quality review of government financial statements Assist with the implementation of new GASB standards and update procedures for existing standards (e.g., GASB 87, 96, and 101) Lead, manage and coach client services representatives, associates, senior associates, and supervisors Prepare or review client’s monthly financial statements, including month‑over‑month variance analysis and actual‑to‑budget analysis Analyze and interpret financial information for client management and provide actionable insight and decision support Continuously identify opportunities to enhance the client’s monthly operations and make suggestions for process improvements Understand our technology stack and identify additional add‑on processes, systems, modules, and integrations that can drive month‑end close efficiencies Define and document repeatable methodologies with appropriate tools and templates that can be leveraged for future projects Establish engagement budgets Direct initial assessments, implementations, and onboarding of new Finance as a Service clients Write service agreements and statements of work Participate in meetings with new client prospects and in the proposal process Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance CPA is required Experience in a public accounting firm, consulting firm or other professional services environment preferred but not required Progressive experience in accounting and financial management in a corporate accounting environment, in roles such as accounting manager, assistant controller, controller, director of finance, or CFO Strong technical financial accounting (GAAP) and GASB knowledge Strong management accounting and operational finance knowledge Experience in the financial planning and analysis (FP&A) function (financial modeling, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis, etc.) Proven leadership, management and coaching skills Strong time‑management and organizational skills with sensitivity to timeframes, budgets, and outcomes across multiple clients/projects Experience with automated accounting systems Compensation Range: $95,400 - $192,000. Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr RSM US LLP