Financial Due Diligence & Advisory Director - Financial Services

New York, NY, United States

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RSM is looking to hire a director to join Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice on our Financial Services team. In this dynamic role, you will work with our nationally award winning Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory practice servicing both corporate and private equity clients. Our M&A group services include: buy-side diligence and sell-side diligence. Our Transaction Advisory Services team is comprised of seasoned, expert, nationally acclaimed and knowledgeable professionals.

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Role Responsibilities:

TAS Directors will lead and manage multiple challenging financial due diligence engagements and participate in transactions related to the acquisitions by private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers.

Develop and deliver quality planning approaches with timely and responsive services and work products that meet and/or exceed client expectations.

Utilize proven business development skills to build upon transaction advisory services work.

Identify business opportunities and enhance go- to market strategies.

Lead teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, leverage diverse views, and coach staff.

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Qualifications and Experience:

Big Four or similar consulting background

A bachelor's degree, master's degree preferred

Approximately 10 years of related work experience: 5 years experience with financial due diligence and 5 year experience on advisory side

Successful track record of building and growing a Transaction Advisory Service Practice

Experience servicing private equity groups (PEG)

Experience with developing and supervising staff both on engagements and in their career

Demonstrated thorough knowledge and/or a proven track record of success with operating in a professional services firm or large consultancy

Demonstrates thorough abilities to identify and address client needs, including developing and sustaining meaningful client relationships and understand the client's business

Keeps up to date with the Transaction and Advisory Services Industry, and Private Equity groups (PEG), following the industry's advancements

Must possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality

Must be willing and able to travel when necessary (approximately 25-30%)

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 [email protected] .

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: $146,100 - $293,700

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