RSM US

Deals Services - Manager, Strategic Finance and FP&A, Advanced Decision Modeling

RSM US$112K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field.
  • 6–11 years of post-bachelor's financial analysis experience or 5 years with a Master’s degree.
  • Advanced skills in developing fully integrated financial models.
  • Strong valuation skills with income and market approaches.
  • Experience in strategic finance initiatives or financial planning in a consulting or corporate environment.

Responsibilities

  • Leads strategic finance and FP&A consulting engagements for clients.
  • Develops and reviews complex integrated financial models for decision-making.
  • Analyzes financial data to assess business performance and risks.
  • Interprets financial and market data to recommend client strategies.
  • Supports M&A and capital structure initiatives with financial modeling.
  • Prepares client-ready presentations for executive audiences.
  • Serves as point of contact for client engagements, ensuring quality and timelines.

Benefits

  • Flexibility in schedule for work-life balance.
  • Eligibility for a discretionary bonus based on performance.
  • Comprehensive benefits package included.
Full Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

  • Leads strategic finance and FP&A consulting engagements, supporting clients with financial planning, forecasting, valuation, and transaction-related analyses.
  • Develops and reviews complex, fully integrated financial models, including operating, cash flow, valuation, and transaction models, to support strategic decision-making.
  • Analyzes current and historical financial data to assess business performance, investment opportunities, and potential risks.
  • Interprets financial, market, and industry data to develop insights and recommend strategies aligned to client objectives.
  • Supports mergers and acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and capital structure initiatives through deal analysis and financial modeling.
  • Prepares client-ready analyses, presentations, and materials for executive, board, and management audiences.
  • Serves as a primary point of contact for day-to-day client engagement execution, ensuring scope, timelines, and quality standards are met.
  • Manages and coordinates engagement teams, providing direction, reviewing work products, and supporting the development of junior team members.
  • Applies deep technical knowledge and professional judgment to deliver high-quality client service and innovative financial solutions.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, plus 6–11 years of post-bachelor’s experience involving financial analysis; OR
  • Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field, plus at least five years of related experience involving financial analysis.
  • Advanced experience developing and explaining fully integrated three-statement financial models.
  • Strong foundational valuation skills, including application of income and market approaches.
  • Experience supporting strategic finance initiatives, transactions, or financial planning activities in a consulting, advisory, banking, or corporate environment.
  • 4+ years of experience.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in strategic finance, FP&A, valuation, investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development environments.
  • Advanced proficiency modeling equity, debt, and hybrid instruments related to transactions or strategic finance events.
  • Experience developing consolidated, business unit, and asset-level forecasts using both bottom-up and top-down approaches.
  • Strong experience preparing executive-level and board-ready presentations summarizing findings, insights, and recommendations.
  • Experience building financial analytics models and tools, including exposure to advanced data analysis or visualization technologies.
  • CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.


Additional Role Expectations

  • Travel: Up to 25%, based on client and engagement needs.
  • Peak Periods: Periodic increases in workload during active transactions or client delivery phases.
  • Scheduling: Flexibility to meet client deadlines and engagement demands.

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. Learn more about our total rewards at .

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: $112,100 - $225,500

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

About RSM US

RSM US is a leading provider of audit, tax, and consulting services to middle market companies in the United States. The company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois and has more than 90 offices across the country. RSM US is a member of the RSM International network, which is the sixth largest network of independent audit, tax, and consulting firms in the world. The company's services include audit and assurance, tax, consulting, risk advisory, transaction advisory, and wealth management. RSM US serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, real estate, and technology.
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