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Plante & Moran, PLLC

Audit, Tax, Consulting, & Wealth Management

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Plante Moran is among the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services to clients across the United States and around the globe. We have one of the fastest-growing and most exciting Japanese practices in the U.S. and we offer talented professionals an opportunity to develop their skills, enjoy what the work they do, and who they do their work with. Come explore why Plante Moran has consistently been ranked as one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” and "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" and apply today!

Who We Are

Business Profile

Make your mark.

Plante Moran is among the nation’s largest certified public accounting and business advisory firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services to clients across the United States and around the globe. Our more than 3,300 staff span 24 locations in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and internationally in China, India, Japan, and Mexico. What sets us apart? We’re structured differently. We prioritize client service over maximizing profits. Unlike other accounting and consulting firms, we don’t have office-level profit centers, meaning our offices don’t compete. What does that mean for you? It means you’re able to learn from and collaborate with the best experts across the firm, regardless of location. The result for our clients? Seamless service, a personal touch, and future-focused thinking. Guided by The Golden Rule, our collaborative and nurturing work environment will give you the opportunity to grow your expertise and help pave your pathway to professional excellence. We’re consistently ranked as one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” "100 Best Workplaces for Millennials" and “20 Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services.” We have an award-winning culture based on one simple premise: We care. This firm culture translates into an extraordinary client experience, allowing us to attract the best talent and serve the best organizations.

Corporate Philosophy

Your Support & Mentorship

Often cited as new staff members’ favorite thing about joining the firm, our Buddy & Team Partner Program pairs each new staff member, including interns, with two experienced staff to oversee their care and career development. Buddies function as a big brother or sister to help newcomers get acclimated, while Team Partners assist with career coaching, planning, and performance evaluation. "Success is not what we accomplish, but what others accomplish because of us." Hear why others chose Plante Moran here --> https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/insight/careers/campus-stories-from-our-staff

Vision / Mission

Your Career Development

Our focus on career development starts early. When staff join the firm, it’s important they find the practice that’s the right fit. Our internal fellowship program allows staff to work in a service group or specialty area outside of their primary focus with the intent to broaden a specific skill set or competency. This broadening of skills creates stronger client servers and provides an opportunity to develop unique expertise. Some fellowship areas include tax consulting, risk and accounting advisory services, forensic and valuation services, healthcare and IT consulting in addition to firm operations such as training and campus recruiting. Read more on this initiative here --> https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/insight/careers/career-development

What We Do

Today's global market offers unprecedented opportunities — and pitfalls. To accelerate global expansion while minimizing risk, Japanese businesses require a trusted advisor. With experience serving more than 100 Japanese-owned companies globally — many of them market leaders — we understand their complex needs and priorities. Our experienced audit, tax, and consulting professionals help clients leverage local nuances, reduce tax burdens, improve global management, and turn their international strategies into results. Our Japanese business services team understands the unique organizational and cultural aspects of working with management in Japan and North and Latin America. Our dedicated staff provide deep manufacturing and business process knowledge, know how to align local initiatives with global corporate strategies, and offer We have the experience and expertise to help clients meet their business objectives. What’s more, our industry knowledge and staff know-how will provide a service model that fits each client's unique needs. Each client is different — embracing their specialized need is part of our approach. We have the right people for the right job. Our partner and senior manager-level participation bring a diversity of thought and experience to each engagement. No matter the organization’s size or ownership structure, we have a strategy that’s right for them. Learn more about our story here--> https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/insight/2021/05/from-vision-to-reality-yusuke-kuramochi-brings-a-mountain-climbers-spirit

Work Environment

Office Environment and Culture

"Relatively jerk-free"

We’re relatively jerk-free. This statement, coined by philosopher and co-founder Frank Moran, is a modification of his original “no jerks allowed” policy because, as he conceded, we all have bad days and can be jerks occasionally. It’s policies like this that ensure you’re working with great people who enjoy what they do and who they’re doing it with — and who will treat you with the respect you deserve.

Company Qualities

Plante Moran Perks

CPA Support | All incoming staff receive access to CPA study materials, CPA exam fee reimbursement (one per exam), and a CPA bonus for passing all 4 parts of the exam. Flexible Time Off (FTO) | With FTO, staff are not limited to a fixed number of days off each year. Additionally, we also offer eight paid holidays. Dress For Your Day | Our dress policy allows staff to make clothing decisions based on who they'll be meeting, where they'll be working, and what they'll be doing. Translation: as long as you're not meeting with a client, you can wear jeans every day! Athletic Reimbursement | To encourage physical fitness, the firm pays a portion of certain fees for health club dues, exercise classes, and other approved exercise programs. PM Cares | PM Cares is a firm-wide initiative to provide our staff with the opportunity to make a difference in their local communities. Staff can use up to 8 hours of work time annually to volunteer. Learn more here: https://www.plantemoran.com/join-our-team/new-hires/plante-moran-perks

Future Team Members

Inclusion & Diversity

Here’s what we know: Diversity isn’t just about differences in race, religion, and physical ability. It’s much more and includes a wide variety of attributes. Diverse teams outperform non-diverse teams—every time. It’s possible to be diverse yet not inclusive, but it’s nearly impossible to say, “I’m inclusive but not very diverse.” That’s why we focus not only on diversity and inclusion but also on equity. Equity is working in open and demonstrative ways to remove bias, acknowledge root causes, and eliminate practices that promote injustice. As part of that effort, we recently hired our first full-time diversity & inclusion leader; we’ve also amped up our onboarding and retention efforts of minorities and women. Why? Because it enables us to enhance the expertise with which we serve our clients, to better reflect the local communities where we live and work, and to continue down a path of continuous learning to develop knowledge, appreciation, and acceptance of those around us. Read more about our initiatives here: https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/info/global/diversity

HRD System

Training Programs

When it comes to career development, our strong culture of empowerment means the firm and staff each have distinct jobs to do. The firm's job? To provide tools and programs to help staff grow as professionals and support one another in order to best serve our clients and grow the firm. It's also our job to inspire staff as they travel along their individual career paths. Read more here: https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/insight/careers/knowledge-sharing

Internal Support System

Often cited as new staff members’ favorite thing about joining the firm, our Buddy & Team Partner Program pairs each new staff member, including interns, with two experienced staff to oversee their care and career development. Buddies function as a big brother or sister to help newcomers get acclimated, while Team Partners assist with career coaching, planning, and performance evaluation. "Success is not what we accomplish, but what others accomplish because of us." Read more here: https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/insight/careers/campus-stories-from-our-staff

Benefits

CPA Support | All incoming staff receive access to CPA study materials, CPA exam fee reimbursement (one per exam), and a CPA bonus for passing all 4 parts of the exam. Flexible Time Off (FTO) | With FTO, staff are not limited to a fixed number of days off each year. Additionally, we also offer eight paid holidays. Dress For Your Day | Our dress policy allows staff to make clothing decisions based on who they'll be meeting, where they'll be working, and what they'll be doing. Translation: as long as you're not meeting with a client, you can wear jeans every day! Athletic Reimbursement | To encourage physical fitness, the firm pays a portion of certain fees for health club dues, exercise classes, and other approved exercise programs. PM Cares | PM Cares is a firm-wide initiative to provide our staff with the opportunity to make a difference in their local communities. Staff can use up to 8 hours of work time annually to volunteer. Learn more here: https://www.plantemoran.com/join-our-team/new-hires/plante-moran-perks

Career Paths

Our focus on career development starts early. When staff join the firm, it’s important they find the practice that’s the right fit. Our internal fellowship program allows staff to work in a service group or specialty area outside of their primary focus with the intent to broaden a specific skill set or competency. This broadening of skills creates stronger client servers and provides an opportunity to develop unique expertise. Some fellowship areas include tax consulting, risk and accounting advisory services, forensic and valuation services, healthcare and IT consulting in addition to firm operations such as training and campus recruiting. Learn More Here: https://www.plantemoran.com/explore-our-thinking/insight/careers/career-development

Company Information

Year Founded

Plante Moran was founded in 1924.

Headquarters

Plante Moran is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.

President/CEO

Jim Proppe, Firm Managing Partner

Number of Employees
3,300+ staff members
(as of 2019/08)
Office Locations

Our 3,300 staff (including 475+ partners) across 24 locations in Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, and internationally in China, India, Japan, and Mexico serve clients across the United States and around the globe.