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Business Valuation Consulting Associate Fall 2027

RSM


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 70400 - 84000
Posted: 5 August 2026 (27 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

BUSINESS VALUATIONSERVICESCONSULTING ASSOCIATE

Position Description

AtRSMconsulting 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 engagementssimultaneously including several pieces of anyparticular assignment. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their careerswith their personallives.

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 Associateswork on a variety of assignments including business enterprise valuations (closely held businesses corporations FLPs LLCs other corporate entities) purchase price allocationsgoodwill impairmenttestingintellectual property valuations andemployeestock option valuations.Business Valuation Consulting Associates also workoncomprehensive debt and equity valuations for many purposes such as investment analysis capital budgeting management planning merger and acquisition transactions financialreporting gift and estate tax andlitigation.

Examples ofcandidates responsibilities include:

  • Gathering financial data and subject company information through direct interactions with client personnel andRSMaudit and tax personnel

  • Performing in depth client industrymarket andcompetitor 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 Bachelors orMasters 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 (assurancetaxand other consulting personnel)

  • Eagerness to contributeina team-orientedenvironment

  • Abilityto work in a fast-paced environmentand thrive on a steep learning curve

  • Natural aptitude for solving problemsand 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 (ExcelWordand PowerPointa must)

  • Understanding ofbasic 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 offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at 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/ 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 or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry-level candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future. This includes individuals who will one dayrequest 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. For those living in California or applying to a position in California please click here for additional information.

At RSM an employees 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: $70400 - $84000

Required Experience:

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RSM US LLP is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market.

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