TAS Senior Associate - Value Creation
RSM US LLP, Mc Lean, VA, United States
About RSM
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Role Summary RSM is seeking a Senior Associate for its Value Creation team within its rapidly growing Deal Services practice. The Value Creation team focuses on identifying value in the context of transactions for buy‑ or sell‑side clients. Team members work collaboratively as one team with their colleagues in Deal Services and Management Consulting and benefit from extensive exposure to senior investment professionals, company executives, and firm leadership.
Responsibilities
Support buy‑ or sell‑side private equity or corporate clients and uncover EBITDA improvement opportunities within the transaction perimeter or stemming from contemplated downstream integration
Evaluate and validate EBITDA and working‑capital improvement opportunities by rapidly absorbing and analyzing data, and synthesizing hypotheses that result in growing the top line, optimizing operations and/or reducing cost
Perform multi‑faceted quantitative analyses on targets that are being carved‑out and/or integrated. Targets can span multiple industries.
Interview company executives and department heads to understand current state of operations and business processes and develop analysis and plans to allow clients to meet their objectives.
Utilize research, analysis and critical thinking to assess the financial and operational impacts of integrations and separations.
Model the anticipated operational and performance improvements comprehensively, assessing potential implications on adjacent processes and businesses, understanding associated risk and estimating cost‑to‑achieve
Discover underlying trends and zoom in by priority on what matters the most for our clients and what would have the biggest impact
Identify and apply the right expertise from RSM's other consulting service lines, to generate insights and add value
Present a substantiated and visually compelling analysis to leading Private Equity Investors or middle‑market Company Executives within Quality of Earnings reports (e.g. validation of pro forma adjustments) or as separate deliverables unrelated to financial diligence.
Work in a fast‑paced, value‑driven deal environment, offering tremendous opportunities for learning and growth
Basic Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field and at least 5–6 years of related work experience
Management consulting, operations, investment banking, private equity or strategy / corporate development experience
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
Strong interest to coach and develop team members and disseminate knowledge and experience
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently / with limited direction when necessary
Strong quantitative & analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights under demanding timelines
Understanding of financial statements and operational performance metrics
Artificial intelligence tools, advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills
Strong interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills both internally and in a C‑suite setting
Ability to travel on short notice
Preferred Qualifications
Two years or more of financial diligence, operations diligence or value creation working experience and familiarization with the deal process and related terminology and deliverables
Education
BA or BS in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field
MBA from a top business school is preferred
Other Requirements
Travel requirements: 30–40%
Compensation Range: $85,100 – $161,700
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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.
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Role Summary RSM is seeking a Senior Associate for its Value Creation team within its rapidly growing Deal Services practice. The Value Creation team focuses on identifying value in the context of transactions for buy‑ or sell‑side clients. Team members work collaboratively as one team with their colleagues in Deal Services and Management Consulting and benefit from extensive exposure to senior investment professionals, company executives, and firm leadership.
Responsibilities
Support buy‑ or sell‑side private equity or corporate clients and uncover EBITDA improvement opportunities within the transaction perimeter or stemming from contemplated downstream integration
Evaluate and validate EBITDA and working‑capital improvement opportunities by rapidly absorbing and analyzing data, and synthesizing hypotheses that result in growing the top line, optimizing operations and/or reducing cost
Perform multi‑faceted quantitative analyses on targets that are being carved‑out and/or integrated. Targets can span multiple industries.
Interview company executives and department heads to understand current state of operations and business processes and develop analysis and plans to allow clients to meet their objectives.
Utilize research, analysis and critical thinking to assess the financial and operational impacts of integrations and separations.
Model the anticipated operational and performance improvements comprehensively, assessing potential implications on adjacent processes and businesses, understanding associated risk and estimating cost‑to‑achieve
Discover underlying trends and zoom in by priority on what matters the most for our clients and what would have the biggest impact
Identify and apply the right expertise from RSM's other consulting service lines, to generate insights and add value
Present a substantiated and visually compelling analysis to leading Private Equity Investors or middle‑market Company Executives within Quality of Earnings reports (e.g. validation of pro forma adjustments) or as separate deliverables unrelated to financial diligence.
Work in a fast‑paced, value‑driven deal environment, offering tremendous opportunities for learning and growth
Basic Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field and at least 5–6 years of related work experience
Management consulting, operations, investment banking, private equity or strategy / corporate development experience
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment
Strong interest to coach and develop team members and disseminate knowledge and experience
Self‑starter with the ability to work independently / with limited direction when necessary
Strong quantitative & analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into meaningful insights under demanding timelines
Understanding of financial statements and operational performance metrics
Artificial intelligence tools, advanced Excel and Powerpoint skills
Strong interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills both internally and in a C‑suite setting
Ability to travel on short notice
Preferred Qualifications
Two years or more of financial diligence, operations diligence or value creation working experience and familiarization with the deal process and related terminology and deliverables
Education
BA or BS in Business, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or related field
MBA from a top business school is preferred
Other Requirements
Travel requirements: 30–40%
Compensation Range: $85,100 – $161,700
Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
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.
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