Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
Grant Thornton’s Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) practice is focused globally on middle-market transactions, serving dynamic organizations with experienced professionals who bring a full range of advisory services to validate, optimize and create value. Our M&A practice is comprised of several integrated capabilities that support our clients' needs throughout the transaction lifecycle.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Diligence Manager you will oversee all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing projects and services in financial due diligence and developing and managing staff. Work closely with partners and staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development for an assigned group of clients.

Manage Transactions Services engagements throughout the transaction process, and coordinate the work performed by multiple service lines and cross-functional teams.

Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for financial and corporate strategic buyers from a variety of industries, including manufacturing and distribution, non-profit, high-tech, real estate, and financial services.
Manage client expectations concerning project deliverables and deadlines and lead change efforts effectively.
Develop and maintain strong client relationships and cross-sell services.
Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
Communicate (verbally and in writing) externally with clients and internally with all levels of the organization to successfully accomplish objectives portraying knowledge and confidence
Recruit, manage, mentor, and train senior associates and associates.
Assess performance of senior associates and associates for engagement and year-end reviews.
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications - External

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
6 to 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
CPA or related license/certification.
Solid experience in the following: accounting, audit or transaction advisory services.
Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions.
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 communications skills.
Availability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed.
Travel percentage: 40%