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Managing Director - Enterprise Support Services Leader

RSM US LLP
$193,500 - $343,200

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and ind

United States, Illinois, Chicago
Mar 24, 2025

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

Enterprise Support Services Leaders are professionals who oversee the comprehensive support functions within an organization and play a crucial role in ensuring that customer and operational needs are met efficiently and effectively. Their responsibilities include strategy development, team management, and performance monitoring of enterprise support services globally and provides executive leadership to and oversight of the firm's enterprise location services, administrative services and processing centers of excellence. The ESS Leader effectively applies extensive and relevant experience and professional judgment to identify and prioritize focused improvement initiatives, increase productivity, generate cost savings, manage risks, and acts as a trusted advisor in collaboration with enterprise leadership to drive innovation and automation. Enterprise Support Services Leaders are pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of support functions within the Firm and are responsible for managing teams that provide essential services to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Additionally, they collaborate with other departments to ensure a cohesive approach to support, while maintaining compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and providing strong leadership skills to manage resources effectively. The ESS Leader partners in a global capacity with the enterprise leaders across the firm to ensure quality and consistent support across all solutions sets of Enterprise Support Services, in the U.S., Canada, El Salvador, India, and other potential locations as the organization continues to expand. They are a recognized subject matter expert both internally and externally to ensure that the firm is aligned with current and emerging functional trends as well as works closely with other organizational leaders to ensure an integrated support team across all sub-functions, lines of business, and industries within the enterprise.

Duties
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the enterprise support services team.
  • Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless support across the organization.
  • Monitor performance metrics and regularly report on the effectiveness of support services.
  • Lead and mentor staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
  • Manage budgets and resources efficiently to meet operational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the support services framework.
  • Lead a sophisticated team of administrative professionals focused on developing enhanced administrative capabilities.
  • Responsible for driving an ESS specific career development framework ensuring organizational effectiveness and growth opportunities.
Skills
  • Strong leadership and management abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Experience with project management tool(s)
  • Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
  • Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
  • Expertise in customer service and support operations.
  • Project management skills.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
  • Adaptability to changing environments and requirements.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree and/or ten+ years' experience in Public Accounting, Professional Services, or a related field. (Big Four or Similar preferred)
  • Ten+ years management and / or leadership experience (within a Global Professional Services Firm preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience implementing innovative solutions for administrative support at a global enterprise level
  • Demonstrated ability to interact with multiple levels of leadership
  • Demonstrated experience leading a global/enterprise team (required)
  • Demonstrated experience managing in a matrix organization (required)
  • Demonstrated visionary leadership with the ability to lead through ambiguity, navigate and remove barriers, be agile, and engage in continuous learning to be aware of emerging trends and best practices
  • Experience consulting with executive stakeholders, leveraging strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build credibility across a broad range of stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of customer service principles and practices.
  • Experience in budget management and resource allocation.
  • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance standards.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Proactive and solution focused.
  • Empathetic and customer centric.
  • Resilient, adaptable and Team-oriented.
  • Innovative and forward-thinking.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

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. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM's background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $193,500 - $343,200

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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