Transaction Advisory Consulting Associate - Fall 2026

RSM US LLP • New York, NY

22h

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• A minimum 3.5 GPA is preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees