Business Valuation Consultant - Intern (Summer 2027) - On-site

Wgaesf; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Plante Moran is seeking a Business Valuation Consultant Intern for Summer 2027 in Chicago. You’ll join a team delivering valuation services to diverse clients, with flexible opportunities to craft business solutions beyond spreadsheets.

The role emphasizes learning across engagements, data gathering, and financial modeling, with exposure to industries like Private Equity, VC, Manufacturing, Tech & Software, Trade, and more. This internship focuses on growth and client-ready analyses.

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

• Assist in valuation engagements for clients across various assignments.
• Participate in all phases of engagements, including data gathering and client interviews.
• Perform financial modeling (DCF, market multiples, M&A, option pricing).
• Assist in writing valuation reports and communicating conclusions to clients.
• Support clients in tax planning or litigation support.
• Deliver results across industries including Private Equity, VC, Manufacturing, Tech & Software, Automotive, and more.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Business Valuation Consultant - Intern (Summer 2027)

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.

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?

Job Responsibilities

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

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).