Job Description
As a Financial Due Diligence Director, you’ll focus on middle-market
transactions, serving dynamic organizations with experienced professionals who
bring a full range of advisory services to validate, optimize and create value
for the Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions – all with the resources,
environment, and support to help you excel. Our Financial Due Diligence solution
is comprised of several integrated capabilities that support our clients' needs
throughout the transaction lifecycle.
From day one, you’ll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help
them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
* Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions for our client base which includes
corporate clients, private equity groups and commercial lenders
* Manage engagements throughout the transaction lifecycle and coordinate other
Grant Thornton capabilities by leveraging the expertise of other service
lines, cross-functional teams, and international colleagues as needed
* Serve as the day-to-day point person on engagements; lead meetings and calls
with clients and target management
* Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for financial and
strategic buyers across a variety of industries
* Examine & analyze client data to identify key trends, quality of earnings
adjustments and net working capital impacts
* Draft reports to socialize our findings around quality of earnings, net
working capital and business performance including insights around the key
financial and business issues in a transaction
* Manage client expectations concerning timing, progress, deliverables,
deadlines, and lead change efforts effectively
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
- Manage business development activities, such as proposals, account teams,
whitepapers, conferences, and/or other thought leadership material
* Work closely with engagement teams and partners to promptly identify and
resolve client problems or issues
- Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow-on work
- Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
- Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess
performance for engagement and year-end reviews
* Lead and support business development activities, such as identification,
proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients
* Motivate others to perform at maximum efficiency without sacrificing quality
of the services delivered
- Interview campus and/or experienced candidates
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required, Advanced degree
preferred
* Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice
or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level required
* Industry recognized professional certification required, CPA or related
license/certification preferred
* Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction
advisory services or mergers and acquisitions required
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly
growing practice
* Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring
skills
* Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication
skills
* Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 25%
The base salary range for this position is between $223,514 and $289,172.
Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is
based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related
knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role,
geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation
decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and
candidate.
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building
trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your
expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with
more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us
different, and we think being different makes us better.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two
specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public
accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant
Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides
non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with
Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory
and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.
With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S.,
Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client
experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful
technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying
exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network,
which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower
you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your
life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require
in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or
client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through
work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your
household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different
— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized
and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles
and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking
boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity &
inclusion at
Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will
reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check
out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit
better at
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are
different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with
personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the
identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of
our benefit offerings, please
visit:
* Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to
participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and
the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72
hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within
their internship period.
* Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees
are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision
insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal
employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings
plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms
and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72
hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based
on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and
eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and
seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities.
All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring,
training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits,
evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion,
national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or
pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition
or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local
law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state
and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable
accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a
disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy
regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of
employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request,
please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified
Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with
the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los
Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or
administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued
employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie
detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.
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