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 10/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $161,920 - $202,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in financial due diligence, managing cross-functional teams, and developing client relationships. Proficient in US GAAP, GAAS, and SEC Reporting, with strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial Due Diligence ManagementUS GAAP KnowledgeLeadership SkillsClient Relationship DevelopmentProfessional Certification

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisQuality Of Earnings ReportingTransaction Advisory ServicesMergers And AcquisitionsData ExaminationProject ManagementBusiness Performance AnalysisDue Diligence ExecutionCross-Industry ConsultingClient Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipMentoringBusiness DevelopmentPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAIndustry Recognized Professional Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesCorporate ClientsPrivate EquityCommercial LendingNational Level Consulting

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 and coordinate Grant Thornton capabilities, 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
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 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 communications skills
Can travel as needed; expected travel is up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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