Transaction Accounting Director

RSM US LLP

Director role in RSM's Deals Accounting and Strategic Finance practice. Focus on providing technical accounting and business advisory guidance with varied responsibilities.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeChicago • California, Illinois, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $126,500 - $254,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple concurrent engagements within the Deals Accounting and Strategic Finance practice
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
Collaborate directly with firm specialists/subject matter experts
Manage Transaction Accounting engagements and engagement teams
Support sell‑side readiness and perform transaction‑related accounting analyses
Design and implement accounting policies and finance processes
Assist management with post‑close financial reporting obligations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
9+ years of experience
Strong leadership and client management experience
CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Experience in leading project teams related to accounting and finance optimization, audit readiness, complex accounting analysis, and new accounting standard implementation

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands
competitive benefits and compensation package
ongoing education for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial advisorytransaction accountingfinancial reportingaccounting policiesfinance processescomplex accounting analysisaudit readinessnew accounting standard implementation

Soft Skills

leadershipclient managementcollaborationcommunication

Certifications

CPA