Deal Services - Financial Due Diligence Associate - Fall 2027
rsm · San Francisco · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 79,200 – 94,500 a year
Posted Oct 8, 2026
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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.
Deal Services Consulting Associate
Position Description
At RSM, 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 each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment - not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.
As an Associate in the Deal Services Consulting Services practice, you will work closely with the other team members to provide financial due diligence of middle-market US and international businesses. The Deal Services practice offers our clients assistance with M&A activities, buy-side due diligence, sell-side due diligence, and working capital assistance.
Examples of the candidate’s responsibilities include:
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
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university by the time employment commences
Accounting major
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 3.5 GPA is preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work as an effective member of a team
Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong computer skills, including MS Office (primarily excel and PowerPoint), and familiarity with AI tools
Ability to multitask
Client focused
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