2027 Business Valuation Consultant Intern

Plante Moran; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plante Moran in Chicago invites interns to join our valuation services team. You’ll be treated like entry level staff and work on a variety of assignments from day one.

You’ll gain experience in interviewing clients, financial modeling, and writing valuation reports, with exposure to industries such as Private Equity, Venture Capital, Manufacturing, Tech & Software, Healthcare, and more.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Excellent skill sets in the use of MS Word and Excel.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.
• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).

Responsibilities

• 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 multiple, M&A market transaction and option pricing analyses
• Assisting in writing valuation reports from start to finish and communicating conclusions to clients
• Supporting our clients, whether they need our opinions for financial reporting, tax planning or litigation support.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.

Whether you intend to specialize, or you’d rather gain exposure across many service lines, the sky’s the limit. From day one, we invite you to make a difference—to be remarkable.

Your role.

No busy work here. As an intern, you’ll be treated just like our entry level staff and part of the team providing valuation services to our clients. 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 multiple, M&A market transaction and option pricing analyses

  • Assisting in writing valuation reports from start to finish and communicating conclusions to clients

  • Supporting our clients, whether they need our opinions for financial reporting, tax planning or litigation support.

• Delivering results to clients in interesting industries, including but not limited to:

  • Private Equity

  • Venture Capital

  • Manufacturing

  • Tech & Software

  • Automotive

  • Architecture & Engineering

  • Food & 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.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or related field.

• Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).

This is a non-exempt position and may require work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.

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.

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.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account 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 standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $33.00 - $36.00

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