Financial Due Diligence Director

Job Description

As a Financial Due Diligence Director, you’ll focus on middle‑market transactions, serving dynamic organizations with experienced professionals who bring a full range of advisory services to validate, optimize and create value for the Transaction Advisory Practice – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. Our Financial Due Diligence solution is comprised of several integrated capabilities that support our clients’ needs throughout the transaction lifecycle.

From day one, you’ll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

Responsibilities

Lead 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 Grant Thornton capabilities by leveraging the expertise of other service lines, cross‑functional teams, and international colleagues as needed

Serve as the day‑to‑day point person on engagements; lead meetings and calls with clients and target management

Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for financial and strategic buyers across a variety of industries

Examine & 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 including 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

Manage business development activities, such as proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and / or other thought leadership material

Work closely with engagement teams and partners to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues

Meet or exceed sales targets for new and follow‑on work

Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)

Manage, develop, train, coach and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year‑end reviews

Lead and support business development activities, such as identification, proposal development and other pursuit activities at clients

Motivate others to perform at maximum efficiency without sacrificing quality of the services delivered

Interview campus and / or experienced candidates

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Technical Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required, advanced degree preferred

Minimum 10 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 communication skills

Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 25%

Salary Ranges

Los Angeles, CA : $202,500 – $337,500

San Francisco, CA : $215,600 – $359,400

Denver, CO : $187,500 – $312,500

Chicago, IL : $187,500 – $312,500

New York, NY : $202,500 – $337,500

Boston, MA : $202,500 – $337,500

About Grant Thornton

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.

The Team

Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.

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.

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 Grant Thornton.

Next Steps

If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit or learn more about us at Grant Thornton careers.

Benefits

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

Internship positions : Eligibility for medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, at least 72 hours of paid sick leave and paid for firm holidays during internship.

Seasonal employee positions : Eligibility for medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan (subject to plan terms), at least 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Accommodations

It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions 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, Grant Thornton LLP provides reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. To make an accommodation request, please contact HRHelp@us.gt.com.

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

For Massachusetts Applicants only : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

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