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Accounting Advisory Director

Grant Thornton LLP
  • New York, NY
  • $197,800–$255,904 Per Year
6 days ago

Job Description

As a Director, you will be responsible for teams that consult with Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions clients on complex accounting transactions. You will apply your experience and knowledge to help engagement teams navigate highly technical matters and improve business processes - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You'll build relationships with clients and your project teams, and engage client stakeholders to identify, assess, and deliver substantiated advice because together is how we succeed. From day one, you'll be empowered with access to firm leaders and training programs, as well as opportunities to grow the firm and your career, and achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

  • Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams to complete divestiture solutions - from evaluating carve-out readiness, supporting the 100-day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business - for financial sponsors and corporate clients
  • Supporting SEC regulatory filings for carve-outs and facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
  • Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
  • Assisting audit teams in evaluating accounting policies related to new, significant, or complex accounting-related matters
  • Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
  • Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
  • Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
  • Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
  • Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master's degree is a plus
  • Minimum of eight years of experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting services with deep experience in at least two industries
  • An active CPA license (required)
  • Analytical, technical skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
  • Are a go-to resource in specialized knowledge areas like ASC 606 and/or ASC 842, financial instruments, IPO process or other capital transactions, or complex debt, equity and employee compensation topics
  • Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
  • Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
  • Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
  • Can travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The base salary range for this position is between $[197,800 and $255,904. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton's discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of

each position and candidate

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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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationNew York, NY
IndustryAccounting and Auditing Services
Salary$197,800–$255,904 Per Year
Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees
Year Founded1924

About Company

At Grant Thornton, our people are talented, intellectually curious and driven to make a difference. People who come to work here are empowered to contribute from their very first client engagement. They develop their skills working alongside our partners and through our formal leadership and technical training programs. In short, it is our ambition to build better business professionals faster than our competitors. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you, Grant Thornton is the place for you. Visit www.GrantThornton.jobs today.

Skills

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  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
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  • Corporate Fundingunmatched
  • Customer Experienceunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Economicsunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Statementsunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Market Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Networking Eventsunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Policy Evaluationunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Professional Servicesunmatched
  • Public Accountingunmatched
  • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
  • SEC Filingsunmatched
  • Service Deliveryunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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