Finance Transformation Senior Associate

Grant Thornton; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,400 - 140,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Business Consulting Senior Associate in Arlington, Virginia. You will be responsible for business process analysis and remediation, collaborating with clients to transform finance and operations functions.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance along with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are necessary. Join us to make an impact!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial management or consulting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Experience in process analysis and business intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Perform business process analysis and gap remediation.
• Work directly with clients to address their issues.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve client problems.

Skills

Consulting experience

Analytical skills

Financial services knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

As a Business Consulting Senior Associate, you’ll be responsible for business process analysis, requirements definition efforts for remediating gaps, cost and cycle time analysis/remediation, and the communication and change management required to ensure the success of our clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you’ll collaborate with our Business Consulting Practice to help clients transform their finance and operations functions, both process-related and reporting, as well as design and implement sustainable models that streamline operations, and comply to business needs. This role looks beyond just control points and focuses on Process Optimization changes that achieve necessary business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize previous consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals
• Perform accurate analysis and designing effective solutions to a variety of client issues
• Work directly with clients to address their issues and acting as the day-to-day relationship contact
• Work closely with Grant Thornton teams to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
• Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships to provide maximum value to our clients through the delivery of our full solution
• Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2+ years of work-related experience in financial management and/or consulting or experience
• Experience working in financial services in a consulting capacity, with a focus on finance
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases
• Process analysis, Reporting & Business Intelligence, Data Analysis & Reconciliation
• Working knowledge of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial Benchmarking
• Knowledge of banking operations and related regulatory issues
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills
• Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30%

Salary

The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $140,760. 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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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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.