Position Description

At RSM, associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges.  Associates work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part.  Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life. 

As an Associate in the Transaction Advisory Consulting Services practice, you will work closely with the other team members to provide financial due diligence of middle-market US and international businesses. The Transaction Advisory Services practice offers our clients assistance with M&A activities, buy-side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, and working capital assistance. 

Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include:

• Perform (as part of a team) financial due diligence for clients who are acquiring businesses 

• Prepares detailed financial analysis to help clients evaluate their acquisition decisions and financing requirements 

• Participates in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent information for financial analysis 

• Interacts with the other functional areas of the practice including tax, audit and other consulting practices 

• Represents the firm in community activities and professional association

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences 

• Accounting major 

• Travel is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations 

• Ability to travel up to 20-30% locally and nationally 

• A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  

• Ability to work as an effective member of a team 

• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (primarily excel and PowerPoint) 

• Ability to multitask 

• Client focused

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, base compensation, and an employee bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance per program guidelines. Base compensation ranges can be found between the ranges noted below in the posting, and an actual offer can vary based upon on role, hiring location, and qualifications. For additional information on RSM’s total rewards, visit our website at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.html.

In accordance with applicable law and RSM policy, prospective hires will be required to demonstrate that they have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If not vaccinated for COVID-19 they must qualify for an accommodation to this vaccination requirement or participate in testing.

You want your next step to be the right one. You’ve worked hard to get where you are today. And now you’re ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

Experience RSM US. Experience the power of being understood.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.

RSM is the leading provider of professional services to the middle market. The clients we serve are the engine of global commerce and economic growth, and we are focused on developing leading professionals and services to meet their evolving needs in today’s ever-changing business landscape. Our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. RSMUS, LLP is led by Brian Becker, managing partner & CEO of RSM US LLP. He oversees over 17,000 assurance, tax and consulting professionals across nearly 100 offices in the U.S., Canada, India and El Salvador. RSM US and RSM UK recently announced plans to merge, creating a transatlantic enterprise with more than 23,000 people across six countries, including U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, India and El Salvador.