Financial Due Diligence Manager

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) is looking for a Financial Due Diligence Manager in Chicago, IL. The successful candidate will manage financial due diligence on middle-market transactions, work with corporate clients and private equity groups, and mentor junior associates. This role demands at least 6 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting, with a CPA preferred. The position includes a competitive salary range of $128,000 to $192,000 and benefits like bonuses and 401(k). Travel of up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related work experience in consulting.
• Strong current knowledge in US GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial due diligence professionals on transactions.
• Plan and execute financial due diligence for buyers across industries.
• Draft reports on findings regarding earnings and working capital.

Skills

Leadership skills

Business development skills

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

CPA or related certification

Job description

Job Description

As a Financial Due Diligence Manager, 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial due diligence professionals on buy‑side and sell‑side transactions for 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.
• Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for financial and corporate 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 findings around quality of earnings, working capital, and business performance, along with insights on 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.
• Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and train senior associates and associates; assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross‑industry clients at a national level.
• 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.
• 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.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

The base salary range for this position in the Chicago, IL office is between $128,000 and $192,000.

Benefits and compensation include discretionary bonuses for eligible employees, standard medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and employee assistance programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.