Deal Services - Financial Due Diligence Associate - Fall 2027

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Deal 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 Deal Services 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 Deal 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), and familiarity with AI tools

• Ability to multitask 

• Client focused 
  

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

We believe flexibility and in-person connection both play an important role in how we work and grow. Most roles at RSM follow a hybrid workstyle, which means team members are aligned to an RSM office and come together in person when it best supports clients, teams, development or relationship-building. Some roles may be virtual or primarily on-site based on role requirements, team priorities and client needs.

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. 

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RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one day request or require RSM to file or complete immigration-related forms or prepare letters on their behalf in order for them to obtain or continue their work authorization.

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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.