Senior Financial Due Diligence Leader

Grant Thornton; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 224,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton is seeking a Financial Due Diligence Director to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements for middle-market transactions. You’ll oversee due diligence, analyze financial data, and craft socialized findings for earnings quality and working capital impacts.

The role requires a CPA or related license, a strong accounting background, and the ability to manage multiple projects across industries. Travel up to 25% is expected as you collaborate with teams worldwide at Grant Thornton.

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%

Responsibilities

• Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions for our client base including corporate clients, private equity groups and commercial lenders.
• Manage engagements throughout the transaction lifecycle and coordinate other Grant Thornton capabilities.
• 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 various industries.
• Examine and analyze client data to identify trends, QA, and working capital impacts.
• Draft reports to socialize findings around earnings quality and business performance.
• Manage client expectations concerning timing, progress, deliverables, deadlines, and change management.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; drive business development activities.
• Work with engagement teams and partners to identify and resolve client problems; meet sales targets.
• Meet targeted billing hours (utilization) and lead staff development and reviews.
• Lead BD activities and candidate interviews; drive pursuit efforts with clients.
• Motivate others to perform efficiently and maintain quality of service.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Project management

Recruitment

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Grant Thornton is seeking a Financial Due Diligence Director to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements for middle-market transactions. You’ll oversee due diligence, analyze financial data, and craft socialized findings for earnings quality and working capital impacts.

The role requires a CPA or related license, a strong accounting background, and the ability to manage multiple projects across industries. Travel up to 25% is expected as you collaborate with teams worldwide at Grant Thornton.