2027 Elevate Program and 2028 Summer Technology Risk and Controls Consulting Intern

RSM

Hours: Full time
Where: Chicago
Apply by: End Date: October 4, 2026
Posted: Sep 2

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

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Power Your Future: Elevate is RSM's premier early career program, designed for high-performing accounting students who are leaders on their campuses and in their communities, with a passion for learning and growth

Through a dynamic three-day leadership conference and year-long development experience, participants will build lasting relationshi…

What you'd do

Talent experience – Build meaningful connections with RSM professionals, firm leaders and peers while strengthening your communication, collaboration, networking and professional presence.
Skill development – Enhance critical skills in business acumen, problem-solving, presentation, feedback, time management and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Client experience – Develop industry knowledge and gain insight into the middle market through interactive experiences that strengthen relationship-building, communication and collaboration skills.
Participants will explore how RSM professionals collaborate to deliver value and help clients address complex business challenges.
Be currently enrolled in an accredited degree program in accounting.
Have an anticipated full-time associate start date of Fall 2029 or Winter 2030.
Have demonstrated involvement and leadership in student organizations on campus and in their community.
Be a team player with strong communication skills who is motivated to work in a fast-paced environment with a desire to be client focused and learn how to provide skilled advisory services
Maintain a minimum 3.4 GPA (preferred)
Understanding clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees and company values
Assist clients on the design and optimization of controls utilizing a general knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technologies.

What they want

90 credit hours completed (at point of internship)
Working towards B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from accredited university
Major in Accounting
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 computer 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, CISA, or CIA, preferred not required

Starts: 2026-08-26