Process Risk and Controls Consulting Intern - Summer 2027

rsm; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

RSM’s Risk Consulting Internship in Irvine, CA offers hands-on client experience across industries with direct access to clients at varying management levels. You’ll be guided by a Performance Advisor to foster development throughout the program.

Requirements include pursuing a BA/BS with expected completion by December 2027 or June 2028, preferred majors in Accounting/Finance/Data & Analytics, and a minimum 3.0 GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuing at least a BA/BS degree, expected completion by December 2027 or June 2028.
• Major in Accounting (preferred), Finance, Data & Analytics.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office.
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team.
• Certification or working towards certification as a CPA (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Sit in on client meetings and support conducting consulting projects
• Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
• Traveling to client locations as requested to provide consulting services
• Completing client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline and critical dates
• Leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations
• Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, & meetings to continue professional development relevant to the role

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

BA/BS in progress (expected 2027-2028)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Risk Consulting - Process Risk & Controls - Summer 2027 Internship

As a Risk Consulting Intern at RSM, you will work with various sized businesses in diverse industries and receive hands‑on client experience with direct access to clients at various management levels. At the start of your internship you'll be assigned a "Performance Advisor", who will aide in your development throughout the internship experience.

Examples of the candid ate's responsibilities include:

• Sit in on client meetings and support conducting consulting projects
• Preparing reports on consulting services performed for clients; delivering reports where appropriate and discussing results and recommendations with clients
• Traveling to client locations as requested to provide consulting services
• Completing client projects efficiently in accordance with the project timeline and critical dates
• Leveraging proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to analyze client information and document results and recommendations
• Opportunity to attend specific conferences, trainings, & meetings to con tinue professional development relevant to the role

To learn more about "a day in the life of a Risk Consultant" check out this video !

In ternship & Program Requirements

• Pursuing a t least a B.A. / B.S. degree or equival ent from accredited university, expected completion of degree by December 2027 or June 2028
• Major in Accounting (preferred), Finance , Data & Analytics
• Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred
• Travel to assigned client locations may be required. Must have access to and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to those locations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong compu ter skills, including MS Office
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Ability to work as an effective member of a team
• Must possess a high degree of integrity and professionalism
• Certification or working towards certification as a CPA (preferred but not required)

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 https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits .

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; 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; US Military/Veteran status; 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 [e-mail] .

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