Make your mark. Our internal firm services team focuses on the firm’s critical business needs. From marketing to internal accounting and everything in between, our integrated solution approach is designed to help enable and manage growth, leverage resources, and optimize firm operations.  At Plante Moran, we have the privilege of serving clients and providing consultative services as they face challenges and seek new opportunities.

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.  

Your role. 

Your work will include, but not be limited to: 

Data and Project Management

Lead and manage data and reporting efforts sourced from the Workday systemLead firm initiatives involving financial data administration, support, and enhancements for use in the source and downstream systemsParticipate in the Data Governance Working group to strategize and inform the steering committee initiativesParticipate in and/or consult on technology project implementations where accounting data is requestedManage projects across departmentsPrioritize and take part in projects, system release testing related to reporting and ad hoc projects and requests as needed

Team Development

Manage and direct priorities of a team of financial data and reporting analysts who provide the reporting solutions, development, support, and administration of reporting systemsLead the development of the assigned team member’s career path, progression assessment and prompt feedbackSet and manage annual hours and performance goals for the team and its members Develop a strong team by delivering productive feedback and opportunities for growth.Manage team assignments to various projects and tasks to ensure proper resources are available for firm projects and enhancements

Support

Oversee the firm’s reporting helpdesk in collaboration with other internal groups to successfully deliver support across different departments. Oversee the Internal Accounting reporting support and project efforts.

· Collaborate with Financial Systems Manager to support data/system integrity. Help investigate or appropriately delegate instances of inconsistent data due to application set up or integrity

Technical skills

·    Ability in various report development applications

·    Data stewardship, management, transformation, and governance

·    Proficiency with accounting software and data management tools

·    Workday system administration and/or report development

·    MS Office applications

·    SQL

·    MS Power Suite development and management (Forms/Lists/Automate/BI)

Accounting Skills

·    Strong understanding of financial operations, operational accounting processes and how they relate to the general ledger and financial statements.

·    Understands key performance measures and indicators that drive reporting and analytics

Analytical Abilities

·     Understand internal processes and terminology

·     Analyze and organize complex data sets.

·     Identify variances and research questions about financial activity

·     Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and procedures

·     Attention to details with a high level of accuracy

·     Critical thinking and problem solving

·     Critical and strategic thinking to assess and solution with little oversight

·    Explain and interpret accounting/financial information to non-financial people

The qualifications.

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required

• 5+ years of accounting/financial reporting development and delivery

• Must have experience managing two or more staff

• Experience with Workday PSA and/or Workday reporting is preferred.

• Data transformation, conversion and ETL processes and tools.

•Project Management/Leadership

• Person in position frequently communicates with staff who have inquiries. Must be able to exchange information in these situations.

Our difference.

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? Apply now.

This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

 

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.

 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, 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 candidates that are bilingual in Japanese 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 specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive.

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