2014 Summer - Consulting - Associate - Financial Advisory Services - Perf. Imprv

BUSINESS VALUATION SERVICES CONSULTING ASSOCIATE

Position Description

At McGladrey, consulting associates work with large and small companies in various industries. They develop strong working relationships with clients built on understanding their businesses and challenges. Associates work on multiple team engagements each year, including several pieces of any particular assignment- not just one part. Working in a mutually respectful team environment helps our associates perform at their best and integrate their career with their personal life.

Financial Forensics and Valuation Services Consulting Associates provide quality services to clients focused on financial analysis. You will use your strong analytical skills to develop quality solutions to meet client requirements. Examples of specific assignments could include:

- Conducting industry and client research and analysis to identify best practices and opportunities for improvement
- Documenting current client business processes, capabilities and requirements
- Designing data analysis models that provide the foundation for innovative solutions
- Budgeting, forecasting, and preparing detailed financial analysis
- Documenting training and customer support materials to support change management
- Translating business requirements into a technical solution
- Supporting the testing and implementation of new business processes or systems
- Meeting with clients and conducting management 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 effectively and efficiently and maintaining a high level of proficiency
- Completing daily time reporting according to firm standards, and assists in billing of time to clients as requested

As a Consulting Associate, you will jump start your career through a comprehensive training and induction period where you will be exposed to all our Consulting Solution Practices. This training will include:

- Consulting process, tools and methods
- Client engagement economics
- Presentation and business writing skills
- Technical training to build expertise in our three business areas of Risk Advisory Services, Financial Advisory Services and Technology Services

Basic Qualifications
- Minimum B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance from accredited university
- Accounting, Finance or Management Major

- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Ability to travel locally and nationally

Preferred Qualifications

- Ability to articulate, write and present information in a clear and understandable manner
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office
- Eagerness to contribute in a team-oriented
- Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
- Natural aptitude for solving problems
- Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
- Driven to exceed client expectations
- Ability to balance multiple priorities
- Desire to learn and grow
- Strong organizational skills

You set your sights high. So does McGladrey. Imagine what we will achieve together.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to make a difference. You can do that and more at McGladrey. McGladrey is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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About McGladrey

McGladrey LLP is the fifth largest U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services, with nearly 6,500 professionals and associates in more than 70 offices nationwide. McGladrey is a licensed CPA firm, and is the U.S. member of RSM International, the sixth largest network of independent accounting, tax and consulting firms worldwide. For more information, visit https://www1.virtualedge.com/ETRACKSystem/Requisition/www.mcgladrey.com, follow our Careers Blog, like our Facebook Careers page, follow us on Twitter, and/or connect with us on LinkedIn.

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You have high expectations for yourself and your career. So does McGladrey. Imagine what we will achieve together.

You want your next step to be the right one. You've worked hard to get where you are today. And now you're ready to use your unique skills, talents and personality to achieve great things. McGladrey is a place where you are valued as an individual, mentored as a future leader, and recognized for your accomplishments and potential. Working directly with clients, key decision makers and business owners across various industries and geographies, you'll move quickly along the learning curve and our clients will benefit from your fresh perspective.

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Location Street Address: 4801 Main Street, Ste. 400
City: Kansas City
State: MO
Region: Central Region
Position Type: Full Time
Job Type: College (Entry Level)
Degree Required: Bachelor
Travel Required: Yes
Relocation Eligible: No
Sponsor candidates who are not eligible to work in US: No
Requisition ID: SPMC11168