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, inclusive 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.
RSM is seeking an experienced, growth-oriented Director to join our growing Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice within our broader Enterprise Performance capability. This leadership role is ideal for a consulting professional with a proven track record of helping organizations improve operational performance, unlock enterprise value, and execute complex transformation initiatives.
As a Director, you will play a critical role in the growth and expansion of RSM's Supply Chain Advisory practice. You will leverage your deep operations and supply chain expertise to advise executive leadership teams, private equity sponsors, and portfolio company management teams on initiatives that drive operational efficiency, EBITDA improvement, organizational effectiveness, and long-term value creation.
You will be responsible for growing client relationships, developing new business opportunities, delivering high-impact consulting engagements, mentoring consulting teams, and helping shape the strategic direction of the practice. Our Operations & Supply Chain Advisory service line is growing rapidly and offers tremendous career opportunities.
Responsibilities
Practice Growth & Business Development
Accountable for national growth of the Operations & Supply Chain Advisory practice through business development, account expansion, thought leadership, and relationship management.
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies focused on operational transformation, supply chain optimization, value creation, and private equity clients.
Build and maintain relationships with C-suite executives, operational leaders, private equity operating partners, and corporate development teams.
Identify, pursue, and close new consulting engagements while partnering across RSM service lines to bring the full strength of the firm to clients.
Contribute to thought leadership, industry events, market visibility initiatives, and internal training programs.
Client Leadership & Delivery
Lead client engagements focused on supply chain transformation, operational excellence, value creation, and performance improvement.
Advise executive stakeholders on strategic initiatives including:
Supply Chain Strategy
Operational Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions Integration
EBITDA Improvement
Cost Optimization
Working Capital Improvement
Organizational Design
Pricing Strategy
Manufacturing and Distribution Operations
Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
Inventory Optimization
Network and Distribution Strategy
Lead operational assessments and business analysis efforts to identify opportunities for performance improvement and enterprise value creation.
Oversee engagement quality, stakeholder communication, issue resolution, and project profitability.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership teams, private equity investors, and operating executives.
Private Equity & Value Creation
Partner with private equity firms and portfolio company leadership teams to assess operational performance and drive post-acquisition value creation initiatives.
Lead operational due diligence assessments during acquisition processes.
Develop and execute value creation roadmaps focused on revenue growth, margin expansion, operational efficiency, and supply chain optimization.
Support post-merger integration efforts, organizational redesign, and operational transformation initiatives.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing consulting teams across multiple engagements.
Create an environment focused on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous learning.
Support recruiting, onboarding, workforce planning, and capability development efforts.
Develop reusable methodologies, frameworks, tools, and intellectual property to support practice growth.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in management consulting, advisory services, or industry leadership roles focused on operations and supply chain transformation.
Demonstrated experience leading and growing consulting practices, service lines, or business units.
Proven success selling and delivering complex consulting engagements.
Deep expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Supply Chain Strategy
Operations Transformation
Operational Due Diligence
Mergers & Acquisitions
Value Creation
EBITDA Improvement
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
Inventory Management
Distribution & Logistics
Manufacturing Operations
Organizational Design
Pricing & Commercial Excellence
Experience advising executive leadership teams, including CEOs, COOs, CFOs, and private equity sponsors.
Strong understanding of operational performance metrics, value drivers, and transformation methodologies.
Demonstrated experience managing engagement financials, profitability, project risk, and client relationships.
Strong communication, presentation, and executive facilitation skills.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
MBA or advanced degree.
Experience serving private equity firms and private equity-backed portfolio companies.
Experience leading operational due diligence and post-merger integration engagements.
Background in manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, industrials, healthcare, life sciences, transportation, or related industries.
Experience with digital supply chain enablement and operational technologies.
Knowledge of ERP-enabled operational transformations, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar platforms.
Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, PMP, or other operational excellence certifications
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://rsmcanada.com/careers/life-at-rsm/rewards-and-benefits.html.
RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; 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 Canadian uniformed service; Canadian Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.
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 careers@rsmus.com.
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.
Compensation Range: $123,000 - $225,800Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.
About RSM
RSM is a leading global network of assurance, tax and consulting advisors focused on helping businesses navigate change and realize their full potential. With more than 56,000 professionals across more than 120 countries, RSM combines global reach with a distinctly client-centric approach, taking the time to understand each organization’s unique challenges, ambitions and opportunities.
At the heart of RSM’s model is a simple belief: clients need more than technical expertise. They need advisors who understand their business, anticipate what’s ahead and help them move forward with confidence. This commitment to delivering a personalized experience, grounded in deep industry and business knowledge, is reflected in RSM’s promise to instill confidence in a world of change.
RSM US LLP, a member of the global RSM network, brings this approach to the U.S. middle market. As the fifth-largest accounting firm in the United States, RSM US has grown from its founding in 1926 to more than 21,000 professionals serving clients across 119 locations in the US, Canada, the UK, and Ireland with additional offices across its international footprint.
Together, RSM’s scale, specialized expertise and understanding of the middle market position the firm to help clients address today’s most pressing challenges while building for what comes next.
Military Support
VALOR (Veterans and Allies Leading Outreach) is RSM’s employee network group dedicated to strengthening the recruitment, retention, development and success of veterans, active and reserve military members, military spouses, families and allies. Through connection, advocacy and professional development, VALOR creates a community where military-connected professionals can build meaningful relationships, advance their careers and bring the unique skills and experiences gained through service to RSM and its clients.
VALOR champions the continued growth and success of its members by connecting them to resources, mentorship, networking and leadership opportunities across RSM. Members share career and military-related resources, advocate for one another and provide a strong network of support, including for colleagues continuing to serve when military commitments or deployments take them away from the workplace.
Beyond RSM, VALOR extends its impact into local communities and the broader military-connected ecosystem through regional and national strategic business alliances, events and initiatives. These efforts create opportunities for professional development, leadership growth, networking, business development and community engagement, while helping RSM attract and retain exceptional military-connected talent.
At its core, VALOR is about turning the strengths of military service into lasting impact for our people, our clients and the communities we serve.
Internships and RSM Excellence Academy
At RSM, you’ll be valued as an individual while interning with our firm. We recognize your accomplishments and unique potential, and mentor you as a future leader. By working directly with RSM professionals and leaders, you’ll move quickly along the learning curve to jump-start your career in accounting, consulting, tax, or operations.
Internships include orientation and training where interns will be prepared to work in client service through a combination of formal and informal training. Interns will receive hands-on experience working with a variety of clients, while teaming up with RSM colleagues and leaders. RSM will provide interns with lunch-and-learn workshops, sporting events, and community service projects. Interns will gather with their peers and co-workers to develop both personally and professionally. Interns will be paired with both a navigator and a career advisor to help transition into their new role. The navigator is a peer aligned with you to help with questions. The career advisor ensures your experience meets your expectations and that you’re doing the right things to work toward that job offer.
The RSM Excellence Academy consists of a three-day summer leadership conference with a stipend and the opportunity to participate in an internship with RSM during the following summer. The Excellence Academy is open to all qualified students who are three years from graduation. The Excellence Academy is designed to align with RSM’s strategic pillar of driving an unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience. We recognize efforts of inclusivity and intend to develop outstanding business, accounting, and technology students for internships and full-time employment. Participants will have an opportunity to build relationships that will assist them in their educational and career development. We hope that this experience will provide students with an overall understanding of the professional services industry, RSM’s culture, and the advantages of working in the middle market.