Financial Due Diligence Director

Grant Thornton (US)

. Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions for corporate clients, private equity groups, and commercial lenders .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $223,514 - $289,172 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading buy-side and sell-side transactions, managing financial due diligence, and developing client relationships. Proficient in US GAAP, GAAS, and SEC Reporting, with strong leadership and business development capabilities.

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Financial Due DiligenceUS GAAPCPA CertificationClient Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Transaction Advisory ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsQuality of Earnings AnalysisData AnalysisReport Drafting

Soft Skills

LeadershipInterpersonal CommunicationMentoringProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAIndustry Recognized Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Cross-Industry ClientsNational Level ConsultingClient Expectations ManagementSales TargetsTraining and Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions for corporate clients, private equity groups, and commercial lenders
Manage engagements throughout the transaction lifecycle
Coordinate Grant Thornton capabilities, service lines, cross-functional teams, and international colleagues
Serve as day-to-day engagement point person and lead client and target-management meetings and calls
Plan, execute, direct, and complete financial due diligence for financial and strategic buyers across industries
Analyze client data to identify trends, quality of earnings adjustments, and net working capital impacts
Draft reports on quality of earnings, net working capital, business performance, and key transaction issues
Manage client expectations regarding timing, progress, deliverables, and deadlines
Develop and maintain client relationships
Lead business development activities, proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and thought leadership materials
Identify and resolve client problems with engagement teams and partners
Meet or exceed sales targets and targeted billing hours
Manage, develop, train, coach, mentor, and assess staff
Interview campus and experienced candidates
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
Advanced degree preferred
Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level required
Industry recognized professional certification required
CPA or related license/certification preferred
Strong current knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions required
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice
Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills
Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to travel as needed; expected travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Hybrid work model with work-location flexibility
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms and eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Paid sick leave and firm holidays where applicable
401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan where applicable
Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities