Chinese Business Services - Intern (June-August 2020)
Make your mark. Whether you intend to specialize or would 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.
Plante Moran has one of the fastest-growing and most exciting Chinese practices in the US. We offer talented professionals an excellent opportunity to grow into their full potential and to experience satisfaction in serving both Chinese and American clients and fellow staff members.
Your role.
Forget about getting coffee and making copies. As an intern, you’ll be treated just like our entry level staff. You’ll help instill confidence in various organizations by assuring their financial health. We provide large firm-like structure, system, methodology and training as well as small firm-like closeness, attention and care to each staff member. We’ll give you the flexibility to craft business solutions, not just spreadsheets. Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Assist clients with any phase of global business evolution, providing support in several areas, from analyzing foreign market opportunities to identifying important business issues (both in the accounting and consulting areas)
- Execute business to business proactive outreach, primarily by telephone, to key contacts in targeted accounts within identified markets to generate awareness and interest in our services; identifies and procures profitable and targeted business opportunities for the Firm
- Assist in development and review of financial models, analysis and delivery of data to support management decision making
- Participates in client meetings and site visits while interacting with top-level management to acquire and assess important information for financial analysis
- Participates with internal projects, including marketing material to intranet and firm website pages
- Experience working with a wealth of business opportunities throughout a professional services firm.
- Understand the nuances of Chinese business culture and etiquette
- Provide support for companies in cross-border investments between China and the US
- Very good understanding of the Chinese culture or acting as a business partner particularly in relationship to Chinese operating and investing in the West
The qualifications.
- Detail-oriented leader with problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
- Pursuing a Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance, or business related field.
- Academic success (a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0).
- CPA designation or pursing CPA designation is preferred but not required
- Professional demeanor with superior communication skills (verbal and written) at the business professional level in both English & Mandarin Chinese.
What makes us different? For starters, we’re relatively jerk-free.
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 with a world-class culture and an endless array of opportunities.
We’re consistently recognized as one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For,” "100 Best Companies for Millennials," “Best Workplaces for Women,” and “Best workplaces for parents” — distinctions awarded to us based on confidential feedback from our staff. And we live by the Golden Rule—we care about our staff, clients, and communities—with one of the lowest staff turnovers in our industry. So what are you waiting for? Apply now.
This is a non-exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week. This position may require some local, national, and occasional international travel.
Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse 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 Mandarin 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.