Business Valuation Consulting Associate - Fall 2027

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BUSINESS VALUATION SERVICES CONSULTING ASSOCIATE

Position Description

At RSM, consulting 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 simultaneously, including several pieces of any particular assignment. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their careers with their personal lives.

Business Valuation Consulting Associates provide quality services to clients focused on financial analysis. You will use your strong analytical skills to develop quality solutions to meet client requirements. Business Valuation Consulting Associates work on a variety of assignments, including business enterprise valuations (closely held businesses, corporations, FLPs, LLCs, other corporate entities), purchase price allocations, goodwill impairment testing, intellectual property valuations, and employee stock option valuations. Business Valuation Consulting Associates also work on comprehensive debt and equity valuations for many purposes such as investment analysis, capital budgeting, management planning, merger and acquisition transactions, financial reporting, gift and estate tax and litigation.

E xamples of candidate's responsibilities include :

• Gathering financial data and subject company information through direct interactions with client personnel and RSM audit and tax personnel
• Performing in depth client, industry, market and competitor research
• Building financial models discounted cash flow, market multiple, market transaction and option pricing analyses
• Performing financial analysis
• Applying valuation methodologies
• Writing business valuation and litigation support reports, including economic, industry, and company analyses, and application of business valuation approaches and methods
• Developing business proposals and presentations communicated to current and prospective clients

Basic Qualifications :

• Working towards B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, and Business Administration (with a concentration in Finance) from an accredited University
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA preferred
• Ability to travel locally and nationally
• An interest in focusing on middle market companies
• Ability to partner with other lines of business (assurance, tax and other consulting personnel)
• Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and thrive on a steep learning curve
• Natural aptitude for solving problems and critical thinking
• Ability to articulate, write and present information in a clear and understandable manner
• Ability to balance multiple priorities (time management)
• Desire to learn and grow

Preferred Qualifications :

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint a must)
• Understanding of basic financial concepts (NPV, DCF, WACC, etc.)
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
• Driven to exceed client expectations
• Strong organizational skills

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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or send us an email at View email address on click.appcast.io .

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.

Compensation Range: $70,400 - $84,000