RSM US LLP

Director, Government Risk Consulting

RSM US LLP
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $126,500 - $254,700 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex internal audit and risk engagements while fostering strong client relationships and mentoring future leaders in the public sector. Possesses a deep understanding of government governance, compliance, and operational environments, coupled with a commitment to high-quality client service.

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Internal Audit LeadershipGovernment Risk AdvisoryClient Relationship ManagementProfessional Certification (CPA, CIA, CISA)Business Development Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Model the firm’s core values in interactions with clients and colleagues
  • Lead and contribute to practice-wide government risk and public sector advisory initiatives
  • Foster collaboration, innovation, professional development, diverse perspectives, and high-quality client service
  • Mentor and develop professionals and build the next generation of practice leaders
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to government and public sector clients
  • Advise clients on emerging risks, regulatory requirements, operational challenges, and leading practices
  • Develop relationships with agency executives, finance and audit leaders, audit committees, oversight bodies, and senior stakeholders
  • Lead complex risk and internal audit engagements from planning through execution
  • Manage scope, quality, deliverables, client communications, and engagement economics
  • Review project deliverables and workpapers for professional standards, contractual requirements, and quality expectations
  • Provide practical, actionable recommendations based on client missions, operating environments, and risk landscapes
  • Manage complex client relationships and issues, including escalation, risk, and engagement quality
  • Lead, motivate, and mentor teams across government risk, internal audit, controls, and advisory engagements
  • Recruit and develop professionals with public sector expertise
  • Provide coaching and candid feedback aligned with team members’ career goals
  • Manage engagement teams and assignments across multiple concurrent client projects
  • Develop government and public sector relationships to support practice growth
  • Pursue opportunities, including proposals, RFP responses, scoping, pricing, presentations, and pursuit strategy
  • Maintain an active presence in relevant associations and industry events
  • Develop thought leadership and represent the firm at conferences, panels, and industry events
  • Collaborate across risk, consulting, audit, technology, business development, and marketing teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting, business, finance, public administration, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant internal audit, internal controls, risk, compliance, or advisory experience
  • At least 5 years within public accounting or professional services
  • Significant experience serving government or public sector organizations
  • Strong understanding of government and public sector governance, risk, compliance, and operational environments
  • Experience leading complex internal audit, risk assessment, internal controls, compliance, and/or governance engagements
  • Relevant professional certification such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or other applicable risk/audit credential
  • Experience building senior-level client relationships and communicating with executives, audit committees, agency leadership, and other key stakeholders
  • Experience supporting business development, proposals, pursuits, and market-facing activities within a professional services environment
  • Strong written, verbal, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead multiple engagements and teams simultaneously while maintaining quality and client service
  • Ability to travel based on client and engagement needs
  • Recent U.S. college/university graduates requiring sponsorship are not eligible for entry-level hiring; F-1 visa holders are excluded from entry-level sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive benefits and compensation package
  • Hybrid workstyle with in-person connection and flexibility
  • Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
  • Discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

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Hard Skills
Internal AuditRisk AssessmentCompliance ManagementGovernance EngagementsOperational ChallengesQuality ReviewEngagement EconomicsProposal DevelopmentClient CommunicationMentoring
Soft Skills
LeadershipInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborationCoaching
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACIACISA
Industry Keywords
Public SectorGovernment OrganizationsRisk ManagementAudit CommitteesProfessional Services