Financial Due Diligence Intern - Summer 2027

About the role

The Transaction Advisory (aka Mergers & Acquisitions Advisory) team at Grant Thornton provides a holistic business approach to financial, human capital, supply chain, and IT due diligence disciplines, as well as comprehensive transaction management services.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of M&A transactions in varying industries (e.g., tech, professional services, consumer industrial goods, energy, retail and more)
• Attend and participate in meetings with clients, target company management, private equity firms and investment bankers
• Manage data flow and monitor the dataroom
• Work with the offshore support team to build out an analysis package (e.g., excel model) to analyze and interpret financial data
• Build custom analyses with the guidance of Managers and Directors to identify key insights for our clients
• Drive forward the deal process, frequently communicating with key parties and managing internal and external deadlines
• Sharpen your leadership and client communication skills
• Network with peers and connect with other Grant Thornton employees through social events and team-building exercises
• Meet with your mentor for regular feedback and professional development discussions
• Give back to the community through outreach activities

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
• The willingness and ability to work additional hours, as needed, and travel to various client sites
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Ability to analyze, interpret and summarize financial information and large datasets
• Strong technical aptitude and skillset
• Demonstrated project management skillset including project planning and time management
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Skills

• Possess an affinity for learning and problem-solving skills
• Be adaptable to work cross-functionally within the Transaction Advisory practice

Benefits

Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

Pay

The pay rate for this position in the firm’s New York, Manhattan office is $40 per hour.

Schedule

This position requires in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or client site.