Financial Due Diligence Manager

Grant Thornton (US)

. Manage financial due diligence professionals on buy-side and sell-side transactions for corporate clients, private equity groups, and commercial lenders .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeCleveland • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $161,920 - $202,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial due diligence, managing client relationships, and leading teams in a consulting environment. Proficient in US GAAP, GAAS, and SEC Reporting, with a strong focus on business development and mentoring.

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Financial Due Diligence ManagementUS GAAP KnowledgeLeadership and MentoringBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisQuality of Earnings AssessmentTransaction Advisory ServicesMergers and AcquisitionsData Examination and Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsTeam LeadershipRecruitment SkillsTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAProfessional Certification

Industry Keywords

Due DiligenceCorporate FinancePrivate EquityCommercial LendingCross-Functional Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage financial due diligence professionals on 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 by leveraging service lines, cross-functional teams, and international colleagues
Plan, execute, direct, and complete financial due diligence for financial and corporate strategic buyers across industries
Examine and analyze client data to identify key trends, quality of earnings adjustments, and net working capital impacts
Draft reports covering quality of earnings, networking capital, business performance, and key financial and business issues
Manage client expectations regarding timing, progress, deliverables, and deadlines
Lead change efforts effectively
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
Recruit, manage, mentor, and train senior associates and associates
Assess senior associates' and associates' performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
Advanced degree preferred
Minimum 6 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 in 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
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Diversity, equity, and inclusion support
Potential discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Access to Grant Thornton's benefits offerings