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.
Looking for a unique learning experience alongside students from a wide variety of backgrounds across the United States, while getting a sneak peek into what a career in assurance, tax or consulting might look like at RSM? Join us to experience RSM through our RSM Excellence Academy. This program is aimed at farthing RSM’s inclusive recruiting business priorities, raise awareness and strengthen the professional skills of outstanding students from a variety of backgrounds, to include Black, Latinx and Hispanic heritage who are three years from final college graduation (e.g., in the first year of a four-year degree or in the second-year summer of a five-year degree (such as Master of Accountancy). Video
The RSM Excellence Academy consists of a three-day all-expense paid summer leadership conference (hosted in July in Chicago, IL) with a stipend and the opportunity to participate in an internship with RSM during the following summer. The Excellence Academy is open to all qualified students who are three years from graduation. Students who have demonstrated a leadership commitment to efforts of inclusiveness for underrepresented groups (particularly those that support communities of Black, Latinx and Hispanic heritage) via participation, for example, in organizations with these goals or other similar initiatives are strong candidates. The Excellence Academy is designed to align with RSM’s strategic pillar of driving an unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience. We recognize efforts of inclusivity and intend to develop outstanding business, accounting, and technology students for internships and full-time employment. Participants will have an opportunity to build relationships that will assist them in their educational and career development. We hope that this experience will provide students with an overall understanding of the professional services industry, RSM’s culture and the advantages of working in the middle market.
Your unique background, education and personal experiences equip you to contribute in ways no one else can. Participants will see that everyone who works at RSM brings an interesting and unique perspective that not only shapes them, but also shapes the understanding that is the core of our brand. Their individual talents strengthen our team while enhancing the insights we provide to the middle market. If you’re looking for an organization that values you as an individual, welcome to RSM!
Program components
Career discovery and development
Explore areas of career opportunity and development at RSM, and within professional services as a whole, through the following areas:
- Talent experience – Connect with your peers and our employees and firm leaders to develop both personally and professionally, while gaining individual perspectives about our organization and culture.
- Skill development – Strengthen your technical and soft skills through collaborative real-world simulated exercises related to ethics and problem-solving.
- Client experience – Learn about our middle market clients through a variety of activities, client interactions and visualizations.
An investment in your future
After completion of the RSM Excellence Academy Conference:
- You will receive an invitation to join RSM’s Excellence Academy internship program the following summer. Satisfactory completion of the conference is a prerequisite for eligibility to receive your internship offer.
- You will receive a monetary stipend.
Program requirements
- Applicant should be three years from both graduation and full-time employment eligibility
- Applicant should be pursuing, or interested in, a degree in accounting, finance, business, technology, computer science, industrial systems engineering or a related field
- Applicants with memberships in organizations committed to inclusiveness such as NABA, Black Student Union, National Panhellenic Council, ALPFA, LBSA, Society of Women Engineers, or other groups or initiatives with similar goals are strong candidates
- Applicant should be a team player who is motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
- Applicant should show a desire to be client-focused and learn how to provide skilled advisory services
- Applicant should possess strong communication skills
By applying for the RSM Excellence Academy, you are also applying for an RSM Excellence Academy Internship for the following summer. If you receive an offer to join RSM’s Excellence Academy program and accept the second-year internship offer, responsibilities during the internship will include:
- Assisting assigned member(s) of leadership with ongoing projects and deliverables
- Leveraging knowledge of assigned practice to support leadership in execution of strategic or tactical imperatives
- Starting to develop an understanding of solution offerings and relationships with supporting leadership
- Liaising with internal organizations (human resources, finance, marketing, sales) to develop, implement and maintain efficient and effective support processes in support of leadership directives
- Being a resource to assigned teams, fielding questions, liaising with team members to share best practices, and promoting efficiency and standardization
- In conjunction with assigned member(s) of leadership, supporting the definition of project scope and revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
- Supporting member(s) of leadership to manage project objectives, schedule, resources and deliverables
- Creating and updating project plans
- In conjunction with assigned member(s) of leadership, developing leadership meeting objectives and agendas, documenting meeting outcomes, and following up on related action items
- Working with member(s) of leadership to coordinate risk mitigation, process improvement, communication and support needs affecting the successful delivery of client solutions
- Performing other duties as assigned
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). However, those candidates who may be recent U.S. college / university graduates possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience, excluding internships, in the U.S. or his/her home country would be eligible for hire as an experienced candidate and thus eligible for sponsorship.
