Full-Time

Accounting Advisory Principal

Posted on 5/9/2026

Plante Moran

Plante Moran

Audit, tax, consulting, wealth management

Compensation Overview

$165k - $245k/yr

+ Discretionary Bonus

No H1B Sponsorship

Denver, CO, USA

In Person

Category
Accounting (2)
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Required Skills
Financial analysis
Risk Management
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, and/or Business Administration is required
  • 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
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • 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
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Historical finance and accounting experience equivalent to designation acceptable
  • Proven extensive expertise with: directing efforts related to current hot topics for Chief Financial Officers, Controllers, VPs of Finance, Board of Directors Audit and Finance Committees and other accounting and finance governance and leadership roles
  • Ability to navigate complex client engagements and administrative demands simultaneously is listed as a desirable ability

Plante Moran is a large professional services firm offering audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management. Its services help clients manage risk, optimize finances, and plan strategy through teams of specialists who work with clients across 23 locations and internationally. The firm labels itself as people-first, aiming to treat business as personal and to build lasting relationships with clients, employees, and communities. Its product is delivered as practical advisory work—audits, tax planning, management consulting, and wealth guidance—tailored by multidisciplinary teams that partner with clients to advance their businesses and chart new territories. The main differentiator is the emphasis on people and personal service, backed by a century-long history and a large, distributed network of professionals. The goal is to be a trusted advisor that clients can rely on to grow their business, strengthen strategies, and support those who depend on them.

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Chicago, Illinois

Founded

1924

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What believers are saying

  • Dual M&A strategy captures domestic Northeast and Latin American client opportunities simultaneously.
  • Immediate cross-border capacity serves multinational audit, tax needs in key markets.
  • Proprietary HubSync integration boosts tax service efficiency and client retention globally.

What critics are saying

  • USMCA tariff hikes erode Mexican client profitability, shifting business to KPMG Mexico within 12-24 months.
  • Tonneson integration triggers 15-20% client attrition to RSM US in 6-12 months.
  • IRS audits invalidate 25% of R&D claims, imposing $50M penalties on Plante Moran in 6-12 months.

What makes Plante Moran unique

  • JA Del Río merger adds 500 employees across Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica effective July 1, 2026.
  • Tonneson + Co. acquisition expands Northeast U.S. footprint effective July 1, 2026.
  • HubSync R&D Tax Credit platform co-developed automates documentation for competitive edge.

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