RSM is hiring an Assurance Technology Business Analyst to support product vision by bridging business and technology teams. You'll refine business requirements and serve as a key point of contact throughout the delivery process in this fully remote role.
What You'll Do
- Research, document, and socialize functional requirements for tool and process enhancements.
- Lead requirements elicitation sessions and address issues before delivery begins.
- Document user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Develop supporting documentation including state flow diagrams and data mapping.
- Establish and manage relationships with Audit and technology subject matter experts.
- Support the change control process for scope and requirement changes.
- Monitor product progress at each stage of the Agile delivery process.
- Participate in test case design to ensure quality QA/UAT results.
- Work with scrum teams to resolve issues in development, QA, and UAT cycles.
- Provide support to the audit methodology group on QA/UAT inquiries.
- Collaborate with the BA Team to support a center of excellence for UAT.
- Support product vision including upgrades, enhancements, and project alignment.
- Act as primary liaison between business and technology teams.
- Assist with vendor relationship management for enhancements and support tickets.
- Review release backlog to ensure priorities are accurate.
- Participate in Scrum meetings.
- Build and leverage internal and external networks.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of team processes.
- Keep abreast of latest developments affecting accounting and auditing standards.
- Ensure professional development through ongoing education.
- Support the BA team with critical issues and escalations.
What We're Looking For
- BS/BA Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
- Strong oral and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
- Great attention to detail and quality.
- Genuine interest and strong aptitude for technology.
- Strong technical expertise in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
- Ability to leverage resources across multiple products and projects.
- Strong knowledge of the Agile Framework, with a focus in Scrum and Scaled Agile.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking ability.
- Minimum of 5+ years relevant work experience in Audit or Business Analysis.
- Experience working with 3rd party and vendor relationships.
- Proven experience in operational business process improvement.
- Skilled at building relationships with individual contributors, management, and senior leadership.
- Positive, upbeat, can-do attitude with ability to drive positive change.
- Exhibit qualities of Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Stewardship.
- Embody characteristics of a first-choice advisor: Caring, Curious, Collaborative, Courageous, Critical Thinker.
- Strong ability to make solid, reasonable, and defendable decisions.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a proactive approach to finding solutions.
- Self-motivated to follow up on job assignments.
Nice to Have
- Prior business analysis or audit experience with a mid to large public accounting or audit services firm.
- Understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Understanding of both Waterfall and Agile Methodologies.
- Experience with Azure DevOps or Jira.
- Alignment to Minneapolis or San Jose offices is a plus to facilitate training.
Technical Stack
- MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Azure DevOps
- Jira
Team & Environment
You will collaborate with the Sr. Technical Product Owner, the Business Analyst team, subject matter experts, and stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive benefits and compensation package
- Flexibility in schedule
- Compensation range: $72,100 - $118,800
Work Mode
This is a remote position. Alignment to Minneapolis or San Jose offices is a plus for training and team integration.
RSM is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, familial or marital status, age, disability, citizenship, political affiliation, medical condition, victim status, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.
