Finance Transformation Senior Associate

About the role

As a Business Consulting Senior Associate, you’ll be responsible for business process analysis, requirements definition efforts for remediating gaps, cost and cycle time analysis/remediation, and the communication and change management required to ensure the success of our clients. From day one, you’ll collaborate with our Business Consulting Practice to help clients transform their finance and operations functions, both process-related and reporting, as well as design and implement sustainable models that streamline operations and comply with business needs. This role focuses on Process Optimization changes that achieve necessary business transformation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize previous consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals
• Perform accurate analysis and design effective solutions to a variety of client issues
• Work directly with clients to address their issues and act as the day-to-day relationship contact
• Work closely with Grant Thornton teams to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
• Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships to provide maximum value through delivery of full solutions
• Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 2+ years of work-related experience in financial management and/or consulting
• Experience working in financial services in a consulting capacity, with a focus on finance
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases
• Process analysis, Reporting & Business Intelligence, Data Analysis & Reconciliation
• Working knowledge of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial Benchmarking
• Knowledge of banking operations and related regulatory issues
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 30%)

Pay

The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $140,760. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion and based on factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity.

Schedule

Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a Grant Thornton office or client site.

Benefits

We support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations. For an overview of our benefit offerings, visit Grant Thornton Rewards and Benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
• Employee assistance program
• Paid sick leave (minimum 72 hours)
• Paid firm holidays
• Eligibility to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan (for seasonal employees, subject to applicable plan terms)
• Discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance (for eligible employees)
• Work-life integration options, including flexible work location and schedule

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We deliver professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP (a licensed CPA firm providing audit and assurance services) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (providing non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, offering enhanced solutions and capabilities across advisory, tax, and audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and over 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland, and other territories, we provide a singular client experience backed by powerful technologies and a team of 12,000 professionals.