How do employees feel about their professional development opportunities at Plante Moran?

Professional environment, hybrid work flexibility

Plante Moran’s culture is dominated by micromanagement, where autonomy is minimal and decision-making is tightly controlled. This lack of trust often slows down progress and stifles creativity, making it difficult to feel empowered or take initiative. Leadership tends to be resistant to change and not very open to new ideas or honest feedback, which results in a rigid environment. The workplace is highly political, with promotions and advancement often depending more on internal relationships than actual merit or performance. Many individuals are promoted into management roles without the necessary training or leadership skills, leading to inconsistent support for their teams. The performance management process is overly complex and unrealistic. On top of that, there is a significant lack of transparency around compensation, which fosters mistrust and makes it difficult to understand how pay decisions are made. Leadership communication is often vague and lacking in transparency, creating uncertainty of the firm’s strategic direction.

Good pay and good training

Rough work environment and very poor feedback on performance.

The internship program at PM provides a super supportive and engaging environment for professional growth. The effort they put into planning events make the interns feel valued and included. From networking events with firm leaders to fun social activities and team-building events, the program is designed to create a sense of belonging and community. They prioritize not just professional skills growth but also the overall experience of their interns.

Intern pay can vary, with some interns receiving sign-on bonuses while others do not. This lack of transparency can lead to awkward situations when interns become aware of the differences.

Plante Moran offers a strong environment for professional development. During my time there, I gained a wealth of knowledge and was exposed to a variety of challenging projects that accelerated my learning curve. The firm provides ample opportunities for growth, both in terms of technical skills and leadership development. If you're looking to build a strong foundation early in your career, this is a great place to start

The culture at Plante Moran can be intense. The firm is filled with high achievers and workaholics, which often leads to long hours and a blurred work-life balance. While the drive for excellence is admirable, it can sometimes foster a toxic environment where burnout is common and personal boundaries are not always respected. Overall, Plante Moran is a solid stepping stone for those eager to learn and grow quickly, but it's important to be mindful of your own well-being. I recommend staying for 3 years maximum.

They have a great culture and a ton of opportunities to learn from others and develop your skills

Busy season demands long hours, and it can be stressful at times

Pay is great and I had a great team that was supportive and helped me learn a lot.

None I can think of.

My partner was an amazing person, learn a lot about taxes, built great relationships

Personally, Plante Moran is a great company to work for, I just did not like taxes as much as when I started and wanted to try private accounting.

Learned a ton in relation to the exposure of new engagements.

Joining this firm felt like being thrown into deep water without a life vest. The "training" consisted of a generic two-hour video that provided little to no real-world guidance, making the transition from private to public unnecessarily difficult. Leadership was a major letdown. The partner, Felicia, was consistently unavailable, making one-on-ones rare and unproductive. Communication was scattered at best, leaving no real sense of direction or teamwork. The next level down, Patrick, didn’t improve matters—offering no real support or relief. Company culture? Be warned: Managers and Partners talk (unfortunately, they thrive on negative convos). Everything you say or do will be scrutinized and remembered in your performance review meetings. Meanwhile, other teams and service groups functioned like well-oiled machines, while ours couldn’t even coordinate an office schedule. The constant disarray and lack of cohesion made the work environment exhausting. Would not recommend to those who value structured support, leadership accountability, or a genuinely collaborative team.

Good people, helpful and kind

Poor training and expectations unrealistic

Great work culture Market parity salary Flexible work hours

Flat hierarchy Bad skill development Snail's pace growth