Accounting Advisory Manager — Hybrid (CPA) Leader

Grant Thornton; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to join our team in the United States. The role supports complex accounting transactions, divestitures, and advisor work for clients across multiple locations, including Boston.

You’ll lead engagement teams, supervise colleagues, and partner with client stakeholders to deliver substantiated advice in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Qualified candidates have a CPA, at least five years of relevant experience, strong US GAAP knowledge,

Qualifications

• 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
• 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
• Can travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• 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
• Supporting SEC regulatory filings for carve-outs and facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
• Identifying market trends to be a proactive problem solver and 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 regular feedback
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely; hybrid work model
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CPA license

US GAAP proficiency

Client management

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to join our team in the United States. The role supports complex accounting transactions, divestitures, and advisor work for clients across multiple locations, including Boston.

You’ll lead engagement teams, supervise colleagues, and partner with client stakeholders to deliver substantiated advice in a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Qualified candidates have a CPA, at least five years of relevant experience, strong US GAAP knowledge,