Business Valuation Consulting Associate

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, inclusive 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.

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.

Examples 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 [https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits>.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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; 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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

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.

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, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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: $0 - $0

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