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As an integral member of the CFO Advisory Team, the Fund Accounting Director will play a key role in driving growth across our front and back-office service offerings within the asset management sector. This is a strategic, client-facing role focused on expanding market presence, shaping service delivery models, and building high-performing teams. The Director will work closely with leadership to foster a team culture, design and deliver solutions for hedge funds, private equity, private debt, real estate funds, and other alternative investment managers.

Your day-to-day may include:

+ Leading go-to-market initiatives to identify and secure new business opportunities in the asset management sector.

+ Developing tailored proposals and solutions to meet client needs across CFO advisory, operational advisory, and financial integration services.

+ Building and scaling delivery teams to support client engagements across front office, middle office, and back-office functions.

+ Managing end-to-end project delivery with a focus on adding strategic value, improving operational efficiency, and supporting client growth ambitions.

+ Acting as a trusted advisor to CFOs, Controllers, and Fund Managers, providing insight on market trends, operational best practices, and finance transformation.

+ Overseeing financial reporting, finance integration, and regulatory reporting workstreams at a leadership level, where applicable.

+ Supporting the development and refinement of product offerings in response to market demand.

+ Coaching, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team culture with a focus on practical problem-solving, commercial acumen, and client service excellence.

+ Driving internal process improvement initiatives to scale the practice sustainably.

+ Collaborating with cross-functional teams (e.g., tax, audit, risk advisory) to deliver comprehensive client solutions.

+ Supporting business development activities, including opportunity identification, pursuit strategy, proposal development, and presentations.

+ Meeting or exceeding personal and practice-level financial targets, including utilization and revenue growth metrics.

+ Other strategic and leadership responsibilities as needed.

You have the following skills or qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree required (Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred).

+ 10+ years of experience in financial consulting, finance operations, CFO advisory, or a senior leadership role in a financial institution or asset manager.

+ Strong background in corporate accounting, finance integration, regulatory reporting, or financial operations within asset management organizations.

+ Proven experience in client-facing roles with responsibility for business development and revenue growth.

+ Practical understanding of fund structures (hedge, private equity, private debt, real estate) and the operating environments of asset managers.

+ Strong project management skills with a focus on operational improvement, finance transformation, or technology enablement initiatives.

+ Demonstrated ability to build and lead teams, manage senior stakeholders, and drive practice-level initiatives.

+ Professional certification is required.

+ Experience in fast paced advisory, private equity, alternative asset management, or similar consulting environments is highly desirable.

+ Ability to travel as needed. Expected travel up to 80%.

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.