Process Risk and Controls Consulting Associate - Summer 2025

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.

Responsibilities :

Sit in on client meetings and support conducting consulting projects

Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients

Traveling to client locations as requested to provide consulting services

Completing client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline and critical dates

Leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations

Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, & meetings to continue professional development relevant to the role

Required Qualifications :

Pursuing at least a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university, expected completion of degree by December 2022 or June 2023

Major in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Data & Analytics, Computer Science or Business Administration

0 2 years of relevant experience

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

Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism

Ability to work as an effective member of a team

Preferred Qualifications :

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong computer skills, including MS Office

Strong multi-tasking and project management skills

Certification or working towards certification as a CPA (preferred but not required)

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 also maintaining your ability to serve clients.

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• 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 .

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.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

At RSM, 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 (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 : $56,320 - $67,200

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.