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Full-time or part-time: Full-time

Job title: Senior Manager – Diligence for Multiple Openings

Job Location: 171 N Clark St., Ste. 200, Chicago, IL 60601

Job Description:

Manage financial due diligence professionals on buy-side and sell-side transactions for our client base which includes corporate clients, private equity groups and commercial lenders. Manage engagements throughout the transaction lifecycle and coordinate other company capabilities by leveraging the expertise of other service lines, cross-functional teams, and international colleagues as needed. Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for financial and corporate strategic buyers from a variety of industries. Examine and analyze client data to identify key trends, quality of earnings adjustments and net working capital impacts. Draft reports to socialize our findings around quality of earnings, net working capital and business performance along with insights around the key financial and business issues in a transaction. Manage client expectations concerning timing, progress, deliverables, deadlines, and 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 performance of Senior Associates and Associates for engagement and year-end reviews. Supervises 2-6 employees in the positions of Senior Associates and Associates per engagement

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, or related, or a foreign equivalent plus at least 5 years of progressively responsible post baccalaureate experience as a Senior Associate, Associate, Assurance Executive, Assurance Intern, or related roles. Employer will accept a qualified education evaluation from an accredited evaluation service to determine equivalency to a U.S. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, or related. Applicants must possess experience in the following: (1) US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services, or mergers and acquisitions; (2) Performing accounting, audit, or transaction advisory services for cross-industry clients at an international level; (3) Leveraged buyout (LBO) models used for M&A transactions; (4) data analysis tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Access, and other platforms to assess the financial performance and financial position of companies; (5) navigating operating data to deliver real time observations, insights, and risk areas; (6) Utilizing QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop software to create reports, extract general ledger data, and track individual transactions of a business; and (7) IFRS accounting standards and ISA (International Standards on Auditing). CPA (Certified Public Accountant), Chartered Accountant (CA), ACA (Charted Accountant Association), or ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Certificate (U.S. or other jurisdiction) required. 10-15% travel to various unanticipated client sites across the U.S. Telecommuting permitted less than 50% per week within the same geographic location as the assigned Grant Thornton office location.

Compensation for position: $219,752 – $229,752/year

About Us

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.

About the Team

The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two days per week, either at a GT office or client site.

• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.

• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers

• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Here’s what you can expect next:

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.

Benefits:

We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits

+ Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.

+ Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

Additional Details:

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact [email protected].

For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.