Transaction Advisory Consulting Associate - Fall

Overview

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 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 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.

• Perform (as part of a team) financial due diligence for clients who are acquiring businesses.
• Prepare detailed financial analysis to help clients evaluate their acquisition decisions and financing requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent information for financial analysis.
• Interact with other functional areas of the practice including tax, audit and other consulting practices.
• Represent the firm in community activities and professional associations.

• 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.

• 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 attitude.

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

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  or send us an email at

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day…