We are looking for an associate for our rapidly growing regional Finance Automation practice.  This dynamic team is a part of our overall Finance Transformation solution focused on “modernizing the office of the CFO.”   This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking for an entrepreneurial opportunity within the security of a well-established firm. This position will be directly involved with relationship management and onsite client projects.  

As a Finance Automation intern, you will be able to work side-by-side RSM Consultants, using your experience and knowledge to help clients improve their business by providing services such as BlackLine Implementations, Process Improvement, Financial Transformation, Procedure Design and Optimization, etc.  This practice line is exciting, growing and offers tremendous career opportunity. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Consulting with accounting, financial, operational and other management personnel to improve their businesses. 
• Assist with 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. 
• All engagements require process analysis/optimization, documentation, project management skills and the ability to work in collaborative teams. 
• Participate in the sales process. 
• Work will primarily be performed at client locations. 
• Required Qualifications: 
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or IT related 
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 
• Relevant work experience in accounting, operations and/or performance improvement consulting is preferred

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously 
• Must be a team player and be able to effectively interact with staff at all levels of the firm 
• Corporate or industry accounting experience is preferred  
• Experience with operational process reviews and basic internal control requirements 
• Ability to anticipate and address client concerns and issues 
• Strong accounting skills and knowledge 
• Ability to break complex issues into project steps and problem solve 
• Ability to facilitate clients, and project teams, at all levels of the organization 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to express complex technical concepts in business terms 
• Strong data assimilation and organization skills 
• Strong self-direction and team working skills

IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RSM POLICY, PROSPECTIVE HIRES WILL BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THEY HAVE BEEN FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19. IF NOT VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 THEY MUST QUALIFY FOR AN ACCOMMODATION TO THIS VACCINATION REQUIREMENT OR PARTICIPATE IN TESTING.    

IF YOU ARE LOCATED IN NEW YORK, PURSUANT TO CURRENT APPLICABLE LAW, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO BE VACCINATED TO ENTER THE NEW YORK OFFICE AND TESTING IS NOT AN OPTION TO ENTER THE NEW YORK OFFICE.  

Youwant your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where youare today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents andpersonality to achieve great things. RSM is a place where you are valued as anindividual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for youraccomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decisionmakers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'llmove quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from yourfresh perspective.

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