Audit Director – Technology Delivery

Grant Thornton (US)

. Assist engagement teams by delivering existing automations, analytics, and artificial intelligence innovations into audit, advisory, and tax service lines .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $155,313 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing automations, analytics, and artificial intelligence innovations to enhance audit and advisory services. Proficient in data analysis, visualization, and quality assurance, with a strong focus on client insights and process improvements.

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Data AnalysisMicrosoft Azure ManagementPower BI Visualization DevelopmentData Quality AssuranceCPA or ACA Certification

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Hard Skills

Data TransformationWorkflow DevelopmentData ExplorationAutomation DevelopmentQuality Control ProcessesData StewardshipNeeds AnalysisTesting and DeploymentClient InsightsTraining Development

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationClient ManagementCommunicationFeedback Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Arbutus SoftwareAlteryxMicrosoft Power ShellMicrosoft Power AutomateACL Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA CertificationAssociate Chartered Accountant (ACA)

Industry Keywords

AuditAdvisoryTax ServicesData AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceBusiness Process ImprovementData VisualizationComplianceData QualityFinancial Services

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Azure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist engagement teams by delivering existing automations, analytics, and artificial intelligence innovations into audit, advisory, and tax service lines
Develop custom automations, analytics, and artificial intelligence innovations from needs analysis through development, testing, and deployment
Supervise data collection and analysis to support audit evidence and detect deficient controls, duplicated efforts, extravagance, fraud, or noncompliance
Consolidate and synthesize data into actionable visualizations and tabular analyses using dashboards and reports
Serve as a data-enabled business advisor to clients
Make recommendations on business and process improvements through client insights from provided data files
Manage the Microsoft Azure data lake and servers to produce analytic results
Collaborate with Audit Practice and Information Technology stakeholders to ensure accountability for project plans and delivery
Manage maintenance and enhancements of developed applications
Manage client expectations regarding project deliverables and deadlines
Conduct quality reviews of Associates’ and Interns’ work and provide formalized feedback and coaching
Develop and oversee classroom training on delivering and applying innovations
Attend professional development networking events and training seminars

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three or Four Year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, a related field, or a foreign equivalent
8 years of progressively responsible experience in job offered or any tax/accounting related job titles
Experience with Arbutus Software
Experience developing workflows using Alteryx
Experience with Microsoft Azure and Power Shell/Automate
Experience with ACL Software
Experience with data quality assurance to assess data quality for client-provided data and utilizing data-based tools to improve the efficiency of audit evidence gathering/synthesizing processes
Experience with data transformation and data exploration and insight development, including storytelling construction
Experience with Power BI for developing visualizations
Experience developing materials and delivering training to workshop audiences
Experience executing data stewardship and quality control processes, including generating and soliciting maintenance enhancement opportunities
CPA or Associate Chartered Accountant (ACA) Certification required (US or other jurisdictions)
Must live within a commutable distance to the assigned Grant Thornton Office location
Must work from the office 3 days per week

Benefits

Comp & perks

10% domestic travel required for in-person meetings, gathering client requirements, conducting inventory, or providing onsite support/resolutions for client escalation
Attend professional development networking events and training seminars on a regular basis