Accounting Advisory Principal

Plante & Moran, PLLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 245,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Plante Moran seeks a hands-on engagement leader to deliver multifaceted accounting and finance advisory engagements. You will guide planning, execution, and reporting, mentor teams, and manage client relationships while driving practice growth and delivering high-quality insights.

The Principal role emphasizes expert-level advisory skills, staffing, budgeting, and cross-service collaboration across industries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance advisory environments.
• CPA credential strongly preferred; equivalent finance experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex accounting advisory engagements from planning through reporting.
• Mentor and develop engagement teams with coaching and feedback.
• Manage client relationships and project staffing to meet engagement objectives.
• Drive practice growth through client expansion and cross-selling.

Skills

Accounting advisory

Leadership

Client management

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

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. 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 addressing service needs as it relates to technical accounting application (e.g., US GAAP), accounting operational 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 objectives 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.

Qualifications.

10+ 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 engagements.

Preferred.

Demonstrates proven extensive expertise with the following: Directing efforts related to current hot topics for CFOs, Controllers, VPs 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?

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.

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 benefits 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 for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $165,000.00 - $245,000.00 #LI-CD1

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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.