Financial Due Diligence Director

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 223,514 - 279,393; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) is seeking a Financial Due Diligence Director to lead buy-side and sell-side transactions with a focus on middle-market clients. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of consulting experience and aims to develop client relationships while executing financial due diligence across industries.

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and recognized professional certification (CPA preferred). Competitive salary between $223,514 and $279,393, along with benefits such as medical and dental insurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of related work experience in consulting.
• Industry-recognized professional certification required.
• Strong leadership and training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions.
• Manage engagements throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Business Development

Interpersonal Communication

Knowledge of US GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and 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

Qualifications

• 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 $279,393. 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick leave (minimum 72 hours)
• 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan (for eligible employees)
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (eligible for full‑time employees)

EEO & Equal Employment Opportunity

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 [e-mail]. 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.