Machinery & Equipment Valuations Associate- Summer 2025

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Illinois, United States ⋅ Chicago, Illinois, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

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.

A Machinery & Equipment Valuation Associate appraiser typically works on a variety of assignments including valuation of M&E and other equipment related consulting engagements. Engagements are typically performed in connection with mergers and acquisitions, tax planning, and corporate restructuring. 

Responsibilities include: 

  • Review and analyze fixed asset ledgers or inventoried listings, specific to the machinery and equipment assets. 
  • Research industry and market comparables for both new and used cost of specific equipment. 
  • Estimate remaining useful life, replacement cost, fair values, and liquidation values of machinery and equipment assets.
  • Client interviews to gather data pertinent to the engagement through direct client interaction.
  • Conduct site visits at client sites. 
  • Excel model analysis involving working with computational models for the valuation of M&E Assist in audit reviews of 3rd party analyses.
  • Report Writing - Presenting the results of our analysis in a clear and concise manner.
  • Record Keeping - Documenting all pertinent data used in analysis. 
  • Overview of a Typical Valuation Engagement: Consists of gathering and organizing data Analysis of fixed asset ledgers which show historical expenditures and age of M&E Plant tours of manufacturing facilities and discussions with plant engineers and accountants.
  •  Conference calls with clients and various team members.
  • Collaboration with other team members in real estate and/or business valuation groups.
  • Finalizing valuation analysis. 
  • Writing reports   

   

The work environment is fast paced and often requires full attention to various engagements simultaneously.

Education/Qualifications:

Candidates should possess his/her Bachelor of Science degree with courses in Engineering, Economics, Cost Estimating, Financial & Managerial Accounting, Statistics, or Project Management.   

Technical/Soft Skills:

Strong computer skills including MS Office and particularly Excel, analytical and problem-solving skills, and verbal and written communication skills are required.  

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.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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; 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 [email protected].

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.

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: $68,640 - $81,900

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