Process Risk and Controls Consulting Associate - Summer 2027

About the role

As a Risk Consulting Associate at RSM, you will work with various sized businesses in diverse industries and receive hands-on client experience with direct access to clients at various management levels. At the start of your full-time position, you’ll be assigned a “Performance Advisor” who will help you establish your career goals. RSM’s Risk Consulting Group provides value-added risk assessment services to clientele, and you will have the ability to be exposed to a wide variety of industries and clients.

Examples of projects include internal audits, SOX/compliance work, and financial reporting control projects intended to provide our clients with timely information on business operations and methods to mitigate potential risks.

Responsibilities

• Sit in on client meetings and support conducting consulting projects
• Prepare reports on consulting services performed for clients; deliver reports where appropriate and discuss results and recommendations with clients
• Travel to client locations as requested to provide consulting services
• Complete client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline and critical dates
• Leverage proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations
• Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, and meetings to continue professional development relevant to the role

Requirements

• Pursuing at least a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Major in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or Data & Analytics
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Certification or working towards certification as a CPA (preferred but not required)

Benefits

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands while maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards.

Pay

Compensation Range: $65,120 - $77,700. An employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, and location.