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Grant Thornton is seeking an Associate Director of Strategy and Integration to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

Job Description:

As Associate Director of Strategy and Integration at Grant Thornton, you will join our Global Integration Management Office (IMO) and bring new acquisitions onto our global platform, supporting our programmatic M&A strategy to accelerate growth and expand our global scale. You will lead cross-functional commercial and operational teams to achieve milestones and outcomes at pace, positioning GT to deliver its growing suite of solutions across all clients. Also as part of the larger Value Creation Office (VCO), you will have the opportunity to partner with VCO colleagues working on an even broader set of strategic initiatives to drive operational efficiency, competitiveness, and growth.

Your key responsibilities may include:

+ Develop and implement comprehensive integration plans, including milestones, timelines, and key deliverables.

+ Lead cross-functional integration teams, drive day-to-day operations, collaborate to execute key workstreams, and address emerging dependencies and challenges.

+ Partner with commercial teams from GT’s services lines, brand, sales, and go-to-market organizations to ensure rapid incorporation of acquired solutions into GT’s offerings.

+ Apply and incorporate learnings from your experiences into GT’s Integration Playbook to systematically drive our integration program.

+ Build relationships, support, and coach GT functional leaders charged with delivering successful integration in their respective areas.

+ Represent GT to newly acquired firms in a manner that further welcomes and inspires them to join our growing global firm.

+ Partner closely with finance to track and report KPI’s, especially with respect to capturing revenue and expense synergies.

+ Effectively plan and manage simultaneous high-priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

+ Prepare and integration progress reports and present insights to IMO, senior leadership, and other stakeholder groups.

You have the following technical skills, qualifications and experience:

+ 6+ years in strategy, integration or related roles with strong background in project and change management.

+ Prior experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, or other highly strategic roles that provide the analytical, leadership, and cross-functional skills needed for success.

+ Managing complex projects, leading diverse teams, and communicating effectively with senior leadership.

+ Keeping teams focused on the big picture while being detail-oriented and curious in working with experts (e.g., technology, finance, HR, marketing, sales) to investigate and address challenges and opportunities.

+ Delivering high-quality verbal and written communications that concisely and transparently cover plans, timelines, priorities, and progress across multiple operational and commercial workstreams.

+ Bachelor’s degree in business or relative field preferred and/or MBA.

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $144,000 and $216,000 per year.

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Washington, DC, Bellevue, WA, Iselin, NJ, and New York, NY offices only is between $155,500 and $233,300 per 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.