Accounting Advisory Manager

Grant Thornton (US); Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 112,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Accounting Advisory Manager, where you will lead teams in consulting on complex accounting transactions and support clients with regulatory and strategic needs. This role involves managing multiple engagements, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance, all while building strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, CPA, and at least 5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in financial statement audits, advisory, or corporate accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• Knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 842, GAAP, and SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple engagements and consult on complex accounting transactions.
• Provide technical accounting support including new standards adoption.
• Prepare financial statements and SEC filings.

Skills

Teamwork

Relationship-building

Communication

Technical accounting support

Market trend identification

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or related

Master’s degree preferred

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Job Description

As an Accounting Advisory Manager, you will lead teams consulting on complex accounting transactions, helping clients address transactional, regulatory, and strategic needs. Your responsibilities include supporting complex accounting matters arising from regulatory or strategic changes such as new accounting standards, framework conversions, IPOs, and on-call advice. Building relationships with clients and project teams, engaging stakeholders to identify and deliver substantiated advice, are key aspects of this role.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Leading multiple engagements and consulting on complex accounting transactions
• Providing technical accounting support including new standards adoption and transaction review
• Supporting transactions like business combinations, IPOs, and carve-outs
• Preparing financial statements and SEC filings
• Assisting with audit readiness and on-call support
• Ensuring timely, quality work in compliance with regulations
• Identifying market trends and advising clients proactively
• Training and supervising colleagues
• Working at client sites, remotely, or in-office with flexible arrangements
• Representing the company at networking events
• Building technical and professional skills through training
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related; Master’s preferred
• At least 5 years of experience in financial statement audits, advisory, or corporate accounting focusing on complex transactions
• Active CPA license required
• Knowledge of ASC 606, ASC 842, debt, equity, employee compensation, IPOs, restructuring, GAAP, financial instruments
• Proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting, mergers and acquisitions
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities
• Strong teamwork, relationship-building, and communication skills
• Willingness to travel up to 30%

Compensation:

In New York: $121,000 - $181,400; in Chicago: $112,000 - $168,000.

About Us

Grant Thornton values personal connections and trust, offering opportunities, flexibility, and support. We operate through two entities: Grant Thornton LLP (CPA firm) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (non-CPA services). Our global platform spans over 150 markets, with revenues of $2.7 billion, 50+ offices, and 12,000 professionals.

Our Team

We support flexible work arrangements, well-being, diversity, and inclusion. Learn more at www.gt.com/careers.

Next Steps

If selected for an interview, a team member will contact you. Explore other roles and learn more at www.gt.com/careers.