Strategic TAS Manager: M&A Due Diligence & Growth

Plante Moran; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 123,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Plante Moran is a leading national accounting and advisory firm seeking a Manager in Transaction Advisory Services. You will focus on buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence, quality of earnings, working capital assessments, and policy reviews to evaluate performance and identify risks.

You will engage in research, financial modeling, and client presentations, collaborating with senior leadership and engagement teams across geographies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 4–6 years in Transaction Advisory, Audit/Consulting, or Investment Banking
• Consistent travel with ~20% overnight

Responsibilities

• Provide transaction oriented accounting and reporting assistance for mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, and management buyouts
• Prepare detailed financial analysis to assist clients evaluating acquisition decisions
• Participate in client meetings and site visits with top-level management to gather information for financial analysis
• Develop and review financial forecasts
• Assist with development and review of financial reports to assess historical earnings and assets/liabilities to be acquired
• Analyze financial statements to determine sustainability of performance
• Assist in preparing proposals and engagement letters
• Organize projects against deadlines and manage time effectively

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Plante Moran is a leading national accounting and advisory firm seeking a Manager in Transaction Advisory Services. You will focus on buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence, quality of earnings, working capital assessments, and policy reviews to evaluate performance and identify risks.

You will engage in research, financial modeling, and client presentations, collaborating with senior leadership and engagement teams across geographies.