Strategic Financial Due Diligence Leader

Grant Thornton (US); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Grant Thornton (US) in Chicago seeks an experienced Financial Due Diligence Manager to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements, coordinating with cross-functional teams across the firm and international colleagues. You will manage projects, mentor staff, and develop client relationships to deliver high-quality due diligence insights.

The role requires a CPA or related certification, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 25%.

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 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 communications skills.
• Travel up to 25% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial due diligence professionals on buy-side and sell-side transactions for a diverse client base.
• Coordinate with other Grant Thornton capabilities and international colleagues as needed.
• Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for financial and corporate strategic buyers.
• Analyze client data to identify key trends, quality of earnings adjustments and net working capital impacts.
• Draft reports sharing findings on quality of earnings, net working capital and business performance.
• Manage client expectations concerning timing, progress, deliverables, and deadlines; lead change efforts.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; collaborate on proposals and business development calls.
• Recruit, mentor, and train senior associates and associates; assess performance for reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Recruitment & training

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Communication

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

CPA preferred

Job description

Grant Thornton (US) in Chicago seeks an experienced Financial Due Diligence Manager to lead buy-side and sell-side engagements, coordinating with cross-functional teams across the firm and international colleagues. You will manage projects, mentor staff, and develop client relationships to deliver high-quality due diligence insights.

The role requires a CPA or related certification, strong US GAAP knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 25%.