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Transaction Advisory Services - Senior Associate

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81K-154K Annually
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81K-154K Annually
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The Senior Associate will perform financial due diligence, prepare analyses for acquisition evaluations, and collaborate with M&A advisory teams.
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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, 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.

RSM is looking for a Senior Associate to join our Financial Due Diligence team within our Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice. In this dynamic role, you will work with our nationally award-winning Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory practice servicing both corporate and private equity clients. Our wholistic M&A group services include assisting our clients with readiness and diligence services pre-close all the way through transaction integration and execution. Our Transaction Advisory Services team is comprised of seasoned, expert, nationally acclaimed and knowledgeable professionals providing buy-side and sell-side financial, technology, and operational diligence services and advice.

Responsibilities:

  • Performs financial due diligence for clients who are acquiring and divesting businesses  

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

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

  • Uses various software tools as designated by the firm  

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

 

Required Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree, ideally with a major in accounting or finance 

  • Minimum of 2 years experience in an Audit or Transaction Advisory practice within a national or regional public accounting or consulting firm  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills  

  • Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint  

  • Ability to travel up to 10-15% locally and nationally 

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.

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 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. For those living in California or applying to a position in California, please click here for additional information.

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: $81,400 - $153,500

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

Top Skills

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Microsoft Powerpoint
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