Accounting Advisory Manager

Grant Thornton International

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$128,800–$193,200 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consulting, Corporate Funding, Customer Relations, Economics, Finance, Financial Audit, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Market Trend Analysis, Mathematics, Mentoring, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Policy Evaluation, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Regulatory Submissions, SEC Filings, Team Player, Training Program, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
Today

As a Manager, you will be responsible for teams that consult with Grant Thornton accounting advisory clients on complex accounting transactions. You will apply your knowledge of each client's operations, processes, business objectives and risks to enhance each transaction — 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 mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.Your day-to-day may include:Listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughlyOverseeing 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 clientsSupporting SEC regulatory filings for carve‑outs and facilitating the preparation of carve‑out financialsIdentifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought‑after adviser to clients and colleaguesAssisting audit teams in evaluating accounting policies related to new, significant, or complex accounting‑related mattersTraining and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedbackWorking 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 thriveRepresenting Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking eventsBuilding your technical and professional skills through formal trainingOther duties as assignedYou 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 plusMinimum of five years of experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting servicesAn active CPA license (required)Analytical and technical skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition servicesCan manage multiple engagements and competing prioritiesValue teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationshipsSkilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleaguesCan travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)Excellent verbal and written communication skillsThe base salary range for this position in NewYork and Boston, MA only is between $121,000 and $181,400.The base salary range for this position in Chicago, IL only is between $112,000 and $168,000.The base salary range for this position in SanFrancisco and SanJose only is between $128,800 and $193,200.#J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Company

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Grant Thornton International

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.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Accounting and Auditing Services
FOUNDED
1924