Finance Automation Consulting Associate - Fall 2027

About the role

We are seeking an associate for our rapidly growing regional Finance Automation practice. This dynamic team is part of our overall Finance Transformation solution focused on "modernizing the office of the CFO." This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for an entrepreneurial role within a well-established firm.

Responsibilities

• Consulting with accounting, financial, operational, and other management personnel to improve their businesses.
• Aid in implementation projects, assess, and troubleshoot/test during the implementation cycle.
• Help train and advise clients in the leading use of products to fit their specific needs.
• Engage in process analysis/optimization, documentation, project management, and team collaboration.
• Participate in the sales process.
• Work primarily at client locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or IT-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Relevant work experience in accounting, operations, or performance improvement consulting is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, ability to interact with staff at all levels of the firm.

Preferred Qualifications

• Corporate or industry accounting experience.
• Operational process reviews and basic internal control requirements.
• Ability to anticipate and address client concerns and issues.
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms.
• Strong data assimilation and organization skills.
• Strong self-direction and team working skills.

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We provide 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 this link.