Assurance Partner – Government Contracting

RSM US LLP

. Lead and grow RSM's Government Contracting practice .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep technical mastery of Accounting and Auditing Standards, including US GAAP and US GAAS, while leading complex audit engagements and building strong client relationships. Proven ability to drive practice growth and mentor future leaders within the Government Contracting, Aerospace, and Defense sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active CPA13+ Years Public Accounting ExperienceLeadership in Audit EngagementsBusiness Development SkillsRisk-Based Audit Methodology

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Hard Skills

Accounting StandardsAuditing StandardsUS GAAPUS GAASRisk-Based Audit MethodologyInternal Control FrameworksComplex Financial ReportingAudit Engagement ManagementClient Portfolio ManagementEngagement Profitability

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsStakeholder ManagementCommunication SkillsRelationship-Building SkillsStrategic Thinking

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingAerospaceDefensePublic AccountingExternal AuditAssurance ServicesClient ExperiencePractice GrowthMiddle-Market ClientsFirm Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and grow RSM's Government Contracting practice
Serve organizations across the government contracting, aerospace, and defense sectors
Advance the firm's strategic vision and deliver high-quality audit services across a global platform
Lead engagement teams
Build strong executive-level client relationships
Collaborate across borders to support consistent delivery and client experience
Contribute to practice growth
Mentor future leaders
Strengthen RSM's reputation as a first-choice advisor to middle-market clients
Execute core Partner role functions and contribute to team objectives
Maintain quality standards and support client service delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Active CPA in state of residence (or equivalent professional credential) required
13+ years of progressive public accounting / external audit or assurance experience
Significant experience leading audit engagements of increasing complexity and size
Proven track record of building and maintaining a substantial client portfolio, including bringing in new business, retaining clients, and ensuring engagement profitability and growth
Demonstrated leadership and management skills, including managing multiple large or complex audit portfolios, supervising senior leadership teams, and guiding firm-wide talent development and staffing strategies
Deep technical mastery of accounting and auditing standards including US GAAP, US GAAS or other relevant regulatory standards
Ability to apply risk-based audit methodology, internal control frameworks, complex financial reporting, and guide complex, multi-entity, or high-risk audits
Strong business development and strategic leadership skills
Deep local market and COI relationships
Strong stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills
Ability to interact with senior client executives, boards or audit committees, firm leadership, and cross-functional teams
Strategic thinking and firm-wide vision
Ability to influence firm direction, contribute to leadership decisions, and participate in governance or partnership-level deliberations
Strong ethical judgment and independence
Flexibility to travel, manage demanding workloads, and adapt to client and market pressures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits and compensation package
Flexible schedule
Total rewards program