Senior Financial Due Diligence Associate

Grant Thornton (US)

. Perform buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, including carve-outs and similar services .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesSenior💰 $121,440 - $154,836 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in transaction advisory services, including financial due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and operational analysis. Proficient in managing client engagements, mentoring associates, and delivering tailored reports while adhering to US GAAP and SEC reporting standards.

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Financial Due DiligenceTransaction Advisory ServicesUS GAAP KnowledgeLeadership SkillsCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisOperational Data AnalysisQuality of Earnings ReportingValuation AssumptionsBudget AchievabilityIndebtedness CalculationsCarve-Out Financial StatementsIncome Statement AnalysisBalance Sheet AnalysisDebt Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation SkillsBusiness Development

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Mergers and AcquisitionsDivestituresCross-Industry ClientsConsulting PracticeSEC ReportingGAAS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, including carve-outs and similar services
Help organizations realize the potential of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and capital markets transactions
Perform financial due diligence on key Income Statement and Balance Sheet areas
Formulate questions and propose basic adjustments based on key risks and business drivers
Lead analysis of operational data, net working capital, debt, and debt-like items
Lead initial drafts of client reports, including Quality of Earnings reports
Create tailored transaction advisory reports covering normalized earnings, valuation assumptions, budget achievability, indebtedness, borrowing base calculations, business combinations, and carve-out financial statements
Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Supervise, train, and mentor associates
Assess associate 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
2 to 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level required
CPA preferred or CPA in process preferred
Solid experience in accounting, audit, or transaction advisory services
Strong current knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services, or mergers and acquisitions
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
Prior relevant consulting experience preferred
Ability to travel as needed; expected travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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