Job Description

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, inclusive 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.

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 and operational analysis of US and international businesses for our clients. 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: 

Performs (as part of a team) financial and operational 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 40% 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