Senior Accounting Advisory Associate (Hybrid/Remote)

Grant Thornton; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to lead accounting advisory engagements related to regulatory and strategic changes, including mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs. You’ll collaborate across the firm, guide client stakeholders, and mentor junior staff while working in a hybrid setup with in-person client site or office days.

The role emphasizes US GAAP/SEC proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
• Minimum two years’ experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or a similar transaction advisory consulting service
• Analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
• Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
• Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
• 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
• Planning, executing, and completing divestiture solutions — from evaluating carve-out readiness, supporting the 100-day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business
• 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 sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
• Training and supervising audit associates and interns and providing consistent, regular feedback
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely; we empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

US GAAP

SEC reporting

M&A advisory

Team leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Senior Associate to lead accounting advisory engagements related to regulatory and strategic changes, including mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs. You’ll collaborate across the firm, guide client stakeholders, and mentor junior staff while working in a hybrid setup with in-person client site or office days.

The role emphasizes US GAAP/SEC proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to travel up to 30%.