Financial Due Diligence Director

Grant Thornton (US)

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

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United 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 mentoring capabilities.

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Financial Due DiligenceUS GAAPTransaction Advisory ServicesClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisQuality of Earnings ReportingNet Working Capital AnalysisProject ManagementBusiness Development

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipMentoringProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAProfessional Certification

Industry Keywords

Mergers and AcquisitionsCross-Industry ClientsConsulting PracticeSEC ReportingGAAS

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 and coordinate Grant Thornton capabilities and cross-functional teams
Serve as day-to-day point person; lead client and target-management meetings and calls
Plan, execute, direct, and complete financial due diligence for financial and strategic buyers across industries
Examine and analyze client data to identify trends, quality of earnings adjustments, and net working capital impacts
Draft reports covering 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
Manage 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
Lead and support client pursuit and proposal activities
Motivate others while maintaining service quality
Interview campus and experienced candidates
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
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 options including work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Hybrid work model
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms and eligibility
Access to Grant Thornton’s benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, retirement and paid leave programs as applicable