Hybrid Financial Due Diligence Manager – Lead Transactions

Grant Thornton (US); Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Financial Due Diligence Manager to lead buy‑side and sell‑side financial due diligence for middle‑market transactions. You will manage engagements, coordinate with service lines, and guide teams across industries to deliver insights on earnings quality and working capital.

From day one, you will drive client relationships, determine scope, and ensure timely delivery while mentoring senior associates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• Minimum 6 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 project in a rapidly growing practice
• Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills
• Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communications skills
• Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 25%

Responsibilities

• Manage financial due diligence professionals on 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
• Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for financial and corporate strategic buyers from a variety of industries
• Examine & 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, networking capital and business performance along with 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
• Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and train senior associates and associates
• Assess performance of senior associates and associates for engagement and year‑end reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Recruitment

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

CPA or related license preferred

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Financial Due Diligence Manager to lead buy‑side and sell‑side financial due diligence for middle‑market transactions. You will manage engagements, coordinate with service lines, and guide teams across industries to deliver insights on earnings quality and working capital.

From day one, you will drive client relationships, determine scope, and ensure timely delivery while mentoring senior associates.