Transaction Advisory Consulting Intern - Winter 2026

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.

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 

Required Qualifications:

• 90 credit hours completed

• Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university 

• Major in Accounting

• 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  

• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred 

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills   

• Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment with an ability to multitask 

• Strong computer skills, including MS Office (primarily excel and PowerPoint)  

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.

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 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

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.

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