Accounting Advisory Manager

Grant Thornton International Ltd; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development programs

Mentorship access

Flexible working model

Job summary

An international accounting firm is seeking a Manager to lead consulting teams on complex accounting transactions. This role involves overseeing financial engagements, training colleagues, and requires at least five years of related experience. Candidates must hold an active CPA license and demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers competitive compensation and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in financial statement audits or accounting advisory.
• Active CPA license required.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engagement teams for divestiture solutions.
• Support SEC regulatory filings for financial carve-outs.
• Train and supervise less experienced colleagues.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Technical proficiency in US GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, or related disciplines

Master’s degree

Job description

As a Manager, you will be responsible for teams that consult with Grant Thornton accounting advisory clients on complex accounting transactions. You will apply your knowledge of each client’s operations, processes, business objectives and risks to enhance each transaction — all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your project teams, and engage client stakeholders to identify, assess, and deliver substantiated advice because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
• Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams to complete divestiture solutions — from evaluating carve‑out readiness, supporting the 100‑day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business — for financial sponsors and corporate clients
• Supporting SEC regulatory filings for carve‑outs and facilitating the preparation of carve‑out financials
• Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought‑after adviser to clients and colleagues
• Assisting audit teams in evaluating accounting policies related to new, significant, or complex accounting‑related matters
• Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
• Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum of five years of experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting services
• An active CPA license (required)
• Analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
• Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
• Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
• Can travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The base salary range for this position in New York and Boston, MA only is between $121,000 and $181,400.

The base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL only is between $112,000 and $168,000.

The base salary range for this position in San Francisco and San Jose only is between $128,800 and $193,200.