Director - IT M&A Due Diligence

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RSM is seeking an IT M&A Due Diligence Director to join the Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established, nationally award winning practice that is experiencing exceptional growth.  

 

Role Responsibilities: 

Lead fast-paced technology due diligence engagements for private equity (PE) and strategic clients 

Evaluate technology strategy, organization, business applications, infrastructure and controls as they relate to the operations of the business and the client’s proposed investment thesis. In addition, identify compliance, operations, revenue and growth risks. 

Develop technology strategy and planning deliverables for complex carve-out and integration transactions  

Produce high quality value driven diligence reports and experience participating with clients in meetings critical to closing the transaction (e.g., representation and warranties)  

Engage in business development activities to grow our transaction advisory services practice 

Identify pre and post-close business opportunities and enhance go-to market strategies 

Lead teams to generate a vision, establish direction and motivate members, create an atmosphere of trust, the leveraging of diverse views, and coaching of staff 

 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Proven track record of success with operating in a professional services firm or large consultancy 

12+ years of business process and/or IT experience working with external client facing teams on  fast paced consulting engagements  

Experience working with private equity clients, leading and executing either due diligence or post close carve-outs and integrations on deals in the range of $100M to $1B in enterprise value 

6+ years leading complex operational/IT diligence projects and/or experience with execution of over 50 diligence projects across a broad range of industries 

Bachelors degree required, Masters degree preferred 

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

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

Demonstrated capability identifying and addressing client needs, including the development of sustained meaningful client relationships. 

Up to date with the transaction and advisory services industry, and in particular, Private equity, with knowledge of PE processes, value propositions and challenges 

Must possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality  

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 .

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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.

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