Valuations Senior Consultant

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Our management consulting team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From valuation to forensic accounting and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and mitigate costs and risks. At Plante Moran, we have a privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.

A Senior Consultant in the Valuation practice will focus primarily on valuation engagements which require the calculation of whole or fractional interests in a business, the intangible assets of a business, and complex securities. Position involves researching industry and economic data, building financial models, applying valuation methodologies, performing financial analysis, writing reports, discussing conclusions, participating in client meetings, and assisting with project scoping.

Your role.

• Integral part of the project engagement teams to deliver clients the valuation of businesses and intangible assets in the context of mergers and acquisitions, financial reporting, tax and regulatory reporting, restructuring, and management planning
• Prepare business valuation related research, analysis and modeling
• Prepare valuation reports from start to finish and communicate conclusions to clients
• Assist with the preparation of financial and operational assessments
• Development and review of financial forecasts
• Support the Assurance team for auditing the third-party valuation report
• Analyze financial statements, including inventory turns, significant spending, variance to budget analysis, capital turns, etc.
• Participate in client meeting visits while interacting with top-level management to acquire and assess important information for financial analysis
• Assist in preparing proposals and engagement letters
• Interact with other practice areas including but not limited to audit, tax, and other management consulting service groups
• Participate in "non-proposal" practice development activities
• Assist in billing activities
• Effectively execute individual project tasks, with focus on overall project objectives

The qualifications.

• Bachelors' Degree in accounting, economics, finance, business or related field is required. CA/CPA/CFA is preferred.
• Valuation or relevant designation (e.g., ASA, CFA, ABV, etc.) is preferred but not required.
• 2-4 years of direct business valuation experience in a public accounting firm or valuation advisory firm. Candidates with real estate valuation experience will preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work well in a team and/or independently
• Organizational skills and ability to meet project deadlines while maintaining attention to detail and quality in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to exercise good judgment within broadly-defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
• General business knowledge and experience in working with clients and managing multiple projects
• Self-starter; ability to work under minimal supervision
• Technology skills required to:
  • Work with firm systems, including: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Identify uses of technology to improve client deliverables and/or assessment efficiency

What makes us different?

On the surface, we're one of the nation's largest audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management firms. But dig a little deeper, and you'll see what makes us different: we're a relatively jerk-free firm (hey, nobody 's perfect) with a world-class culture, consistent recognition as one of Fortune Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For," and an endless array of opportunities.At Plante Moran, diversity, equity and inclusion means that all staff members have equitable and fair opportunities to succeed, in an inclusive environment, with their individual, unique identities. So,what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Plante Moran enjoys a "Workplace for Your Day" model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace.We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person's ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize - and celebrate - our many human differences, we're able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work.Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace.

Interestedapplicantsmust submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO, IL, or MA. Please review theposition location for theapplicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range for their position, as compensation decisions are determined through a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer market-based starting salaries that are consistent across individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in IL, MA or CO is: $87,000.00-$115,000.00

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