Transaction Advisory Consulting Associate Fall 2026

OverviewWe are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, with a purpose 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, helping us be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s nowhere like RSM.Position DescriptionAt 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.ResponsibilitiesPerform (as part of a team) financial due diligence for clients who are acquiring businessesPrepare detailed financial analyses to help clients evaluate their acquisition decisions and financing requirementsParticipate in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to obtain pertinent information for financial analysisInteract with other functional areas of the practice including tax, audit and other consulting practicesRepresent the firm in community activities and professional associationsBasic QualificationsMinimum B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commencesAccounting majorTravel is required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locationsAbility to travel up to 20-30% locally and nationallyA minimum 3.5 GPA is preferredPreferred QualificationsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work as an effective member of a teamMotivated to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong computer skills, including MS Office (primarily Excel and PowerPoint)Ability to multitaskClient focusedBenefits and Additional InformationAt 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 on the firm’s careers page.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; 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. 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 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 to obtain or continue their work authorization.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 fair chance acts and ordinances. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, please refer to the firm’s information on background checks.Salary information: The salary range for this role is $68,640 – $81,900, depending on factors such as education, skills, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17