M&A Integration & Separation Leader — Principal

RSM US LLP; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

RSM US LLP is seeking a Principal for the Deal Services team within the M&A Integration and Separation Advisory practice. The ideal candidate brings 10–12+ years in M&A leadership at a top firm and a proven track record in integrations, separations, and value creation across multiple countries.

You will lead complex engagements, grow the client network, supervise directors and managers, and drive the transaction lifecycle from planning through execution with a focus on value realization.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years in M&A or value-creation within a professional services firm.
• Broad experience across middle market PE, corporate development, and multiple industries.
• Experience with mergers, integrations, separations or related value creation.
• Preferred depth in TMT, Life Sciences, financial services, healthcare, or similar areas.
• Strong program management and leadership capabilities.
• Ability to travel 3–4 days per week for 40–45 weeks a year.
• Proven ability to build diverse, high-performing teams.
• Strong finance skills to manage engagement outcomes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent facilitation, analysis and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Join and lead a high-performing Deal Services/Integration and Separation Advisory practice.
• Support evolution of methodologies, tools, and thought leadership for full-service M&A.
• Develop business through internal and external channels and trusted client relationships.
• Build a broad network of contacts to support firm objectives and growth.
• Lead engagement directors/managers to create value using strategic delivery thinking.
• Act as a trusted advisor guiding clients and engagement teams toward objective outcomes.
• Lead client workshops for private equity and strategic buyers to validate deal theses.
• Structure engagements across pre-close, close, and post-close phases, staffing appropriately.
• Provide management guidance across business functions and transaction scope.
• Collaborate with leadership to advance firm strategy and annual goals.

Skills

M&A leadership

Integrations & separations

Project management

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or Master’s in business/technical field

Job description

RSM US LLP is seeking a Principal for the Deal Services team within the M&A Integration and Separation Advisory practice. The ideal candidate brings 10–12+ years in M&A leadership at a top firm and a proven track record in integrations, separations, and value creation across multiple countries.

You will lead complex engagements, grow the client network, supervise directors and managers, and drive the transaction lifecycle from planning through execution with a focus on value realization.