Business Valuation Consulting Associate - Summer 2025

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 support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.  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.

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