Director (Commercial Due Diligence)
Stax · San Jose, CA · 1 mo ago
OTHR$230k–$300k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings using for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not put Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invented or summarized away detail. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove application instructions (none). Must not include filler like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", etc. So we need to decide which sections to include.
From posting:
- Intro: "Why Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions ..." includes description of role, culture, etc. Could be "About the role". That seems appropriate.
- Then "Your Day‑to‑Day May Include" list of duties. That's responsibilities.
- Then "Required" list of technical skills, qualifications, abilities. That's qualifications/requirements.
- Then "Preferred" list: could be under "Preferred Qualifications" or "Skills". Might combine.
- Then "Locations: Chicago, Boston, and NYC. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position requires in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site." That's schedule/location info. Could be under "Schedule" (hybrid, 3 days in-person). Also location could be included.
- Then "Compensation & Benefits": includes base salary range, target annual bonus, benefits package details. So we need Pay and Benefits sections.
We must not include filler like "base salary is commensurate with experience" (that's filler). We should avoid that phrase. But we need to preserve substantive info: base salary range $230k–$300k, target annual bonus. Also mention pay-for-performance philosophy? Might be considered filler? It's somewhat generic but still substantive? The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). So we should avoid including the sentence that says "base salary is commensurate with experience, and total cash compensation may vary based on individual and firm performance." That's somewhat filler but also mentions variation. Might be considered filler. Safer to omit that sentence. Keep the concrete: base salary range $230,000–$300,000, plus a target annual bonus. Also benefits list.
We must not include EEO boilerplate. Remove that paragraph.
We must not include "Other duties as assigned" maybe considered filler? It's generic but could be kept as part of responsibilities? Might be considered filler. Safer to omit.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
Structure:
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use Requirements, Qualifications, Skills as separate sections. We need to map content.
We have Required: technical skills, qualifications, abilities. That could go under Requirements and Qualifications. Preferred: could go under Skills.
Thus:
. For the strong expertise subpoints, we could include as separate items or keep as part of parent. Simpler: make each as separate . But we must preserve all info; we can include them as separate items.
Preferred: list from "Preferred" section:
- Private equity or investment committee‑facing experience
- Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
- Experience supporting post‑close value creation or growth strategy
Locations and Schedule: "Locations: Chicago, Boston, and NYC. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position requires in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site."
We can put under Schedule: hybrid model, 3 days in-person, locations Chicago, Boston, NYC.
Pay: "Compensation & Benefits This role offers competitive compensation, including a base salary range of $230,000–$300,000, plus a target annual bonus. Grant Thornton Stax follows a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy, base salary is commensurate with experience, and total cash compensation may vary based on individual and firm performance."
We need to avoid filler "base salary is commensurate with experience, and total cash compensation may vary based on individual and firm performance." That's filler per instruction. So we should omit that sentence. Keep: base salary range $230,000–$300,000, plus a target annual bonus. Also maybe keep "competitive compensation" is okay? It's not filler but somewhat generic. Could keep.
Benefits: list: "We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family; expanded family planning benefits; a 401(k) plan with company contributions regardless of your own; open vacation policy; life and disability insurance; generous parental leave; pre-tax transit benefits; mobile phone stipend; wellness reimbursement; charitable gift matching; and more."
We need to keep all those items.
Now produce HTML.
We must not include any extra text outside HTML.
Let's craft.
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must include only sections that have real specific content. Must not repeat job title as heading. Must not put Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, no invented or summarized away detail. Remove boilerplate like EEO, etc. Also remove application instructions (none). Must not include filler like "commensurate with experience", "not specified", etc. So we need to decide which sections to include.
From posting:
- Intro: "Why Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions ..." includes description of role, culture, etc. Could be "About the role". That seems appropriate.
- Then "Your Day‑to‑Day May Include" list of duties. That's responsibilities.
- Then "Required" list of technical skills, qualifications, abilities. That's qualifications/requirements.
- Then "Preferred" list: could be under "Preferred Qualifications" or "Skills". Might combine.
- Then "Locations: Chicago, Boston, and NYC. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position requires in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site." That's schedule/location info. Could be under "Schedule" (hybrid, 3 days in-person). Also location could be included.
- Then "Compensation & Benefits": includes base salary range, target annual bonus, benefits package details. So we need Pay and Benefits sections.
We must not include filler like "base salary is commensurate with experience" (that's filler). We should avoid that phrase. But we need to preserve substantive info: base salary range $230k–$300k, target annual bonus. Also mention pay-for-performance philosophy? Might be considered filler? It's somewhat generic but still substantive? The instruction: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD"). So we should avoid including the sentence that says "base salary is commensurate with experience, and total cash compensation may vary based on individual and firm performance." That's somewhat filler but also mentions variation. Might be considered filler. Safer to omit that sentence. Keep the concrete: base salary range $230,000–$300,000, plus a target annual bonus. Also benefits list.
We must not include EEO boilerplate. Remove that paragraph.
We must not include "Other duties as assigned" maybe considered filler? It's generic but could be kept as part of responsibilities? Might be considered filler. Safer to omit.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences.
Structure:
About the role
...
ThenResponsibilities
- ...
Qualifications
- ...
Required Qualifications
andPreferred Qualifications
but those are not in the allowed list exactly? The allowed list includes Qualifications, Skills. Could use Qualifications for required, and Skills for preferred? But better to have Qualifications for required and maybe Skills for preferred. However the instruction: Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we can use Requirements, Qualifications, Skills as separate sections. We need to map content.
We have Required: technical skills, qualifications, abilities. That could go under Requirements and Qualifications. Preferred: could go under Skills.
Thus:
Requirements
... required items
Skills
... preferred items
But we also have "Locations" and "Schedule". Could put under Schedule: hybrid model, 3 days in-person, locations Chicago, Boston, NYC.
Pay: base salary range, target annual bonus.
Benefits: list benefits.
We must not include filler like "competitive compensation" maybe okay? It's not filler. But we should keep the substantive: base salary range, target annual bonus, benefits list.
Let's extract exact text.
About the role paragraph: The first paragraph up to "Your Day‑to‑Day May Include". Actually the intro includes multiple sentences: "Why Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions Work directly with leading private equity firms, growth investors, and Fortune 500 executives on high-stakes strategic and transaction decisions. Lead high-impact engagements with real ownership—Directors shape the work, drive client outcomes, and influence investment decisions from day one. Experience the best of both worlds: the entrepreneurial culture and agility of a boutique consulting firm combined with the scale, reach, and platform of Grant Thornton. Gain broad exposure across industries, transaction types, and growth challenges in a model designed to accelerate commercial judgment and leadership development. Operate in lean, collaborative teams where senior leaders are accessible, mentorship is real, and contributions are visible. Help build a rapidly growing platform post-acquisition, with opportunities to shape capabilities, develop new offerings, and contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives. Deliver meaningful client impact without the traditional road-warrior consulting lifestyle through a more sustainable, low-travel operating model. Join a high-performance culture that values intellectual curiosity, initiative, collaboration, and merit-based advancement."
We can combine into a paragraph.
Responsibilities: list from "Your Day‑to‑Day May Include" bullet points (though they are sentences separated by line breaks). We'll extract each line.
List:
- Lead complex buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence engagements for corporate and private equity clients
- Evaluate market opportunity, growth sustainability, customer behavior, competitive positioning, and revenue risk
- Translate analyses into executive‑level and investment‑committee‑ready insights that influence deal decisions
- Serve as a senior client advisor, building long‑term relationships and managing executive stakeholder expectations
- Drive integrated diligence delivery, partnering closely with Financial DD, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital leaders
- Oversee engagement economics, quality, and delivery across multiple concurrent transactions
- Lead and contribute to business development, including proposals, client presentations, and account expansion
- Develop thought leadership, methodologies, and go‑to‑market materials aligned to Commercial DD and Value Creation
- Recruit, mentor, and develop managers and team members; provide career coaching and performance feedback
- Contribute to firm‑building initiatives and practice growth efforts
We should omit "Other duties as assigned".
Requirements: list from "Required You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities:" then bullet points:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
- Typically, 8–10+ years of experience in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity
- Proven experience leading PE‑backed and corporate M&A diligence engagements
- Strong expertise in:
- Market sizing and growth assessment
- Customer and revenue analysis
- Competitive and industry dynamics
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive and investor decision‑making
- Track record of managing teams, client relationships, and complex engagements
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
We need to preserve the nested list? Could flatten: each bullet as
About the role
Why Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions Work directly with leading private equity firms, growth investors, and Fortune 500 executives on high-stakes strategic and transaction decisions. Lead high-impact engagements with real ownership—Directors shape the work, drive client outcomes, and influence investment decisions from day one. Experience the best of both worlds: the entrepreneurial culture and agility of a boutique consulting firm combined with the scale, reach, and platform of Grant Thornton. Gain broad exposure across industries, transaction types, and growth challenges in a model designed to accelerate commercial judgment and leadership development. Operate in lean, collaborative teams where senior leaders are accessible, mentorship is real, and contributions are visible. Help build a rapidly growing platform post-acquisition, with opportunities to shape capabilities, develop new offerings, and contribute to firm-wide growth initiatives. Deliver meaningful client impact without the traditional road-warrior consulting lifestyle through a more sustainable, low-travel operating model. Join a high-performance culture that values intellectual curiosity, initiative, collaboration, and merit-based advancement.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence engagements for corporate and private equity clients
- Evaluate market opportunity, growth sustainability, customer behavior, competitive positioning, and revenue risk
- Translate analyses into executive‑level and investment‑committee‑ready insights that influence deal decisions
- Serve as a senior client advisor, building long‑term relationships and managing executive stakeholder expectations
- Drive integrated diligence delivery, partnering closely with Financial DD, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital leaders
- Oversee engagement economics, quality, and delivery across multiple concurrent transactions
- Lead and contribute to business development, including proposals, client presentations, and account expansion
- Develop thought leadership, methodologies, and go‑to‑market materials aligned to Commercial DD and Value Creation
- Recruit, mentor, and develop managers and team members; provide career coaching and performance feedback
- Contribute to firm‑building initiatives and practice growth efforts
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
- Typically, 8–10+ years of experience in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity
- Proven experience leading PE‑backed and corporate M&A diligence engagements
- Strong expertise in market sizing and growth assessment