Posted:
8/27/2024, 8:48:47 AM
Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Consulting
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.
TRANSACTION ADVISORY SERVICES CONSULTING ASSOCIATE
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
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: $72,160 - $86,100Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
Website: https://rsmus.com/
Headquarter Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1926
Industries: Accounting ⋅ Consulting ⋅ Financial Services