2026 Business Valuations Consultant Entry Level

About the position Count on us. Our "we-care" culture is more than just a motto; it's a promise. From day one, we prioritize your growth, well-being, and success. You can count on us to support your career journey and help you achieve your professional goals. Join us. Your role. You’ll work with our team assisting clients in large and small organizations with their valuation needs including financial reporting, tax planning, shareholder planning, or litigation support. In addition to the business valuation team, you will have the opportunity to work with other consulting teams at Plante Moran including transaction advisory services and risk advisory & accounting services. We’ll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets. You can look forward to: Working on a variety of assignments, including the valuation of: Equity securities Business enterprises Intangible assets Stock options. Participating in all phases of engagement including, but not limited to: Interviewing clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the assignment Researching industry value drivers, including market and competitor information Financial modeling, including discounted cash flow, public market multiples, M&A market transactions and option pricing analyses Assisting in writing valuation reports from start to finish and communicating conclusions to clients. Delivering results to clients in interesting industries, including but not limited to: Private Equity Venture Capital Manutfacturing Tech and Software Automotive Architecture and Engineering Food and Beverage Retail Healthcare The Qualifications Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills. Excellent skill sets in the use of MS Word and Excel. Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field. Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0). 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. Interested applicants must 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 the position location for the applicable 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 CO, IL and MA is: $82,000.00 - $85,000.00 Our founders often referred to our firm as "a people firm disguised as an accounting firm." Why? Because people are at the core of everything we do, and our firm was built on values and principles that support this philosophy to this day. Responsibilities • Working on a variety of assignments, including the valuation of: Equity securities Business enterprises Intangible assets Stock options • Participating in all phases of engagement including, but not limited to: Interviewing clients, including face-to-face meetings, to gather data and information pertinent to the assignment Researching industry value drivers, including market and competitor information Financial modeling, including discounted cash flow, public market multiples, M&A market transactions and option pricing analyses Assisting in writing valuation reports from start to finish and communicating conclusions to clients. • Delivering results to clients in interesting industries, including but not limited to: Private Equity Venture Capital Manutfacturing Tech and Software Automotive Architecture and Engineering Food and Beverage Retail Healthcare Requirements • Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills. • Excellent skill sets in the use of MS Word and Excel. • Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field. • Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0). Benefits • health insurance • dental • vision • disability • life insurance • Flexible Time Off • 401(k) plan • flexible benefits plans • business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use • pension plan • discretionary bonus plan Apply tot his job