Manager, Integration & Separation

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The Integration & Separation Manager leads client engagements throughout the transaction lifecycle, providing strategic guidance on integration, separation, and operational planning for both buy- and sell-side deals. This role involves managing cross-functional teams, evaluating transitional service agreements and synergies, and delivering tailored solutions to maximize deal value.

Job Responsibilities

• Manages integration and separation engagements across pre-close planning and post-close execution.
• Structures engagement workplans, timelines, and staffing models aligned to transaction objectives.
• Oversees development of integration and separation deliverables, including readiness assessments and execution plans.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for client workstreams and supports issue resolution.
• Collaborates with cross-functional advisory teams to deliver integrated Deal Services Advisory solutions.
• Coaches and develops supervisors and senior associates.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6-11 years of experience.
• Demonstrated project and team management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting private equity or corporate transaction clients.
• Consulting or professional services background.

Additional Role Expectations

• Travel: Moderate, depending on engagement needs.
• Peak Periods: Increased workload during execution phases.
• Scheduling: Flexibility to meet client timelines.

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.

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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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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.