Strategy and Management Consulting Associate - Summer 2025

at  RSM US LLP

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, inclusive 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working towards a B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university with a m ajor in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics and/or Management Information Systems
• Critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to apply theoretical concepts and best practices to solve business problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills (MS Visio, MS PowerPoint)
• Travel to assigned client locations locally and nationally 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 50% locally and nationally
• 0 – 2 years of relevant experience
• A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven skills as a team lead or project manager in a professional role or volunteer leadership role
• Basic understanding of business processes and concepts in process redesign
• Basic understanding of technology, including infrastructure, databases, and application /enterprise architecture
• Strong data manipulation skills utilizing Excel
• Familiarity with technology platforms such as ServiceNow, BlackLine , Automation Anywhere, UI Path, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics
  At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off. We offer 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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .
  RSM is proud to be an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are proud to provide our employees with tools to assist them in being successful in achieving both personal and professional goals. We welcome and support all our employees to thrive in an environment free of discrimination and harassment. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer 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 (including gender identity and/or gender expression); 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; 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 .
  RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.
  Compensation Range: $0 - $0
  Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

• Support the facilitation of stakeholder engagement activities, including workshops, to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses and challenges, feedback
• Assist business users, project managers and IT leadership in optimizing the scope, benefits and risks of proposed projects
• Conduct benchmarking research and analysis for IT spending, trends and industry leading practices
• Prepare reports on consulting services performed for clients, delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
• Work with the Management Consulting team to develop new products and deliverables for the rapidly changing technology environments across industries
• Facilitate user workshops to gather and document business needs, requirements, weaknesses, and challenges
• Work with clients to provide analysis, development, and documentation of improvement opportunities; this may include implementation and training components
• RSM’s Management Consulting Practice includes the following specialty areas: Finance & Accounting, Human Capital Mergers & Acquisitions, Operations & Supply Chain, Project Management, Strategy & Execution, Technology & Digital