Accounting Advisory Principal

About this role

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Our management consulting team focuses on our clients' critical business needs. From strategy to operations 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   the privilege   of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.  

  Your role.  

• Hands-on engagement leader   responsible for delivering complex accounting advisory engagements, leading teams, managing client relationships, and building the practice.  

• Serve as a recognized   subject matter expert   in   accounting , finance   and   financial   reporting   practices ,   including address ing service needs as it relates to   technical accounting application   (e.g., US GAAP) ,   accounting operation al   shortcomings   and staffing voids ,   assurance and tax readiness , financial analysis and budgeting,   post-acquisition accounting integrations,   and any other scenarios where clients do not possess either the capacity or acumen to address accounting and finance objec tives on their own.  

• Direct all phases of client engagements, including planning, execution, analysis, and reporting.  

•   Lead and deliver multifaceted   accounting   and finance   advisory   engagements   across a wide range of industries.  

• Oversee development of clear, client-ready reports and presentations outlining findings and recommendations.  

• Ensure   timely   technical reviews and quality standards across all engagements.  

• Lead, mentor, and develop engagement teams; provide direction, coaching, and   timely   performance feedback.  

• Oversee staffing, delegation, and team performance to support engagement   objectives   and staff development.  

• Conduct performance reviews and career planning discussions aligned with practice and firm goals.  

• Contribute to recruiting, retention, training, and broader people initiatives.  

• Foster a collaborative team environment consistent with firm values.  

• Manage multiple engagements and client relationships while   maintaining   high client satisfaction.  

• Own engagement economics, including budgeting, realization, billing, and collections.  

• Coordinate internal and external resources to deliver high-quality advisory services.  

• Anticipate client needs, proactively address issues, and serve as a trusted advisor.  

• Maintain awareness of market trends and competitive   landscape   to effectively position the firm.  

• Drive practice growth   through   client expansion, cross-serving, referrals, and new service offerings .    

• Lead proposal development and engagement letter execution.  

• Actively build and manage a portfolio of senior client decision-makers.  

• Develop and execute a personal marketing plan and contribute to firm-wide business development efforts.  

• Mentor others in developing practice development capabilities and support team-based sales efforts.  

  Q ualifications .

• 1 0 + years   of   experience  

• Bachelor's degree in accounting , and/or Business Administration is   required    

• CPA   strongly preferred ;   historical   finance and   accounting experience   equivalent to designation   all acceptable  

• Proven practice development experience is   required  

• The   Principal   role is expected to uphold and   exhibit   attitudes   / behaviors that recognize responsibility for the P&M team as a whole ,   and contribute to Firm initiatives. Leads and conducts practice activities in a manner that is consistent with and promotes Firm values  

• The   Principal   is a “hands on” role with engagement responsibilities. Ideal candidates will   demonstrate   proven expert-level skills by consulting and directing multifaceted client engagemen ts  

• Preferred:   Demonstrates   proven extensive   expertise   with the following: Directing efforts related to current hot topics for   CFOs, Controller s , VP s   of Finance ,   BOD Audit and   Finance Committees   and other accounting and finance   governance and   leadership   roles  

• Address multiple client engagements and administrative demands simultaneously  

• Leading engagement contract, risk management, and public accounting practices and procedures  

• Able to navigate accounting systems and other financially oriented tools  

• Ability to coach and extract performance from team members on a project even when it is a stretch engagement for the team member  

• Ability to coordinate information flow with multiple sources (Client management, team, staff, etc.) and interact with client personnel, grasp key issues, diagnose situations, and   identify   client needs  

• Must be able to remain in a stationary sitting position for at least 75% of the time.  

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.  

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 principal

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