Director - Financial Due Diligence (San Francisco)

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RSM is looking for an experienced Director to join our Financial Due Diligence team within our Deal Services (DS) 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 holistic M&A group services include assisting our clients with readiness and diligence services pre‑close all the way through transaction integration and execution. Our Deal 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

• Directors will lead and manage multiple challenging financial due diligence engagements and participate in transactions related to the acquisitions and divestitures by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers and sellers.

• Develop and deliver quality planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations.

• Utilize proven business development skills to build upon transaction advisory services work.

• Identify business opportunities and enhance go‑to‑market strategies.

• Lead teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, and coach staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful track record of building and growing a Transaction Advisory Service Practice.

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

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 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.

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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.

Compensation Range: $151,200 - $304,200

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