Finance Automation, Senior Associate

Overview

Senior Associate within the DDS Point Solutions Finance Automation practice, delivering hands-on finance automation support to RSM clients of varying sizes.

What you'll do

• Model the core RSM values of respect and uncompromising integrity, succeeding together, excellence in all we do, impactful innovation, and stewardship.
• Develop an understanding of the RSM Data and Digital Services approach, methodology and tools.
• Be responsible for the success of project deliverables and assigned tasks.
• Independently demonstrate all system components, provide admin training and user training with support.
• Provide support in client workshops (discovery, design, etc.) by capturing notes, identifying and tracking action items, creating deliverable documents and designing simple models.
• Provide support on projects implemented by you or any other projects, and recognize when an item requires escalation.
• Become familiar with the project management (PM) framework and demonstrate competency in activities corresponding to your level.
• Participate in sales and scoping calls, assist with proposal preparation, and draft pricing and MFT.
• Develop junior resources, provide feedback, and serve as navigator.
• Volunteer to participate in and take ownership of a subsection of other practice initiatives.
• Achieve appropriate technical certifications, develop moderate system knowledge, articulate business processes relevant to your product, and seek exposure to adjacent business processes.
• Independently configure basic system elements, build simple integration components, and guide others on these items.
• Effectively manage relationships with customer technical leads and business stakeholders.
• Review and complete project status documents for client delivery.
• Perform technical and quality review of associate's work.
• Think proactively and act with complete follow-through.
• Work collaboratively within the team and communicate effectively with RSM consulting professionals in the U.S. daily.
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education.

What you'll need

• MBA (from premier B School) / CA or equivalent with majors in Finance/Accounting, or MCA/B.Tech. (from premier institutes) or equivalent in Business Analytics, Information System and Data Science, with relevant experience in Finance Transformation.
• At least 3+ years of experience in finance transformation consulting or Finance/Accounting related to Organization Structure, Chart of Accounts, General Ledger, Financial Close, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact effectively with internal and external resources at all organizational levels.
• Excellent organization and follow-up skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Must be a team player; able to work in virtual teams and independently.
• Curiosity about business and technology.

Nice to have

• Extensive implementation experience and knowledge of financial close applications such as BlackLine.
• Certification in BlackLine modules such as Account Reconciliation, Journal Entry, Transaction Matching, FRA, Studio360, etc.
• Experience with FloQast, Workiva, Coupa, Kyriba, or High Radius.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad.