Accounting Advisory Manager

About the role

Grant Thornton is seeking an Accounting Advisory Manager to join our team in Chicago, IL. Additional approved locations include Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, New York, NY, and San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations
• Resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
• Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams to complete divestiture solutions
• Evaluating carve-out readiness, supporting the 100-day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business
• Facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
• Identifying market trends to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
• Assisting audit teams in evaluating accounting policies related to new, significant, or complex accounting-related matters
• Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
• A minimum of five years of experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting services
• An active CPA license (required)
• Analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• 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

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
• A minimum of five years of experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting services
• An active CPA license (required)
• Analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
• 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

Skills

• Listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations
• Resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
• Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams to complete divestiture solutions
• Facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
• Identifying market trends to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
• Assisting audit teams in evaluating accounting policies related to new, significant, or complex accounting-related matters
• Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is between $147,200k and $184k. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $147,200k and $184k. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site. Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.