Director, Finance Strategy Lead at Grant Thornton

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

278000.0

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate Finance, FP&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, Management Consulting, M&A, Financial Modeling, Valuation, Capital Allocation, Strategic Planning, Executive Presence, Financial Due Diligence, Post-Merger Integration, Board Reporting, Scenario Planning

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Grant Thornton is building a world-class Finance & Accounting organization to power decisions, performance, and growth across an increasingly global business. As Director, Finance Strategy Lead, you will be a key member of the CFO organization – reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serving as a trusted strategic and analytical partner on the firm's most significant financial decisions. In this role, you will lead the development of Grant Thornton's enterprise-wide finance strategy – spanning long-range financial planning, capital allocation, and corporate development – helping translate the firm's ambitious growth agenda into a clear, disciplined financial roadmap. You will partner closely with the CFO, ELT, and Board to shape the financial narrative behind the firm's transformation, bringing structure, rigor, and foresight to strategic decision-making as Grant Thornton scales into a truly global professional services platform. About Grant Thornton Grant Thornton is consistently recognized as one of the best places to work – named to Forbes' America's Best Employers and honored by Fortune, Vault, Glassdoor, and Working Mother for our culture, career development, and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2024, Grant Thornton Advisors partnered with New Mountain Capital [https://www.newmountaincapital.com/], a leading growth-oriented investment firm with approximately $50 billion in assets under management, to help drive the firm's future growth and innovation. Since then, Grant Thornton has been expanding rapidly on a global scale – executing 20 acquisitions since Q1 2025, beginning with Ireland and scaling swiftly across EMEA, Americas, and APAC. This is a pivotal moment to join a firm with the ambition, capital, and momentum to become a truly global professional services leader. Key Responsibilities Enterprise Finance Strategy * Lead the development and continuous refinement of Grant Thornton's multi-year finance strategy, aligning financial priorities with the firm's broader growth and transformation agenda. * Serve as a direct strategic advisor to the CFO on enterprise-wide priorities, capital allocation, and long-term financial planning. * Translate firm strategy into actionable financial frameworks, targets, and investment priorities across the CFO organization. * Represent Finance in enterprise-wide strategic planning forums, ensuring financial rigor and discipline are embedded in the firm's most significant strategic decisions. Capital Strategy & Long-Range Planning * Own the firm's long-range financial plan, translating enterprise strategy into a multi-year roadmap for growth, margin, and capital deployment. * Develop capital allocation and capital structure strategy – balancing organic investment, M&A, and return of capital – to optimize long-term enterprise value creation. * Lead scenario planning and strategic stress-testing to evaluate alternative strategic paths, risks, and trade-offs for CFO and Board consideration. Executive & Board-Level Reporting * Develop and deliver strategic financial materials for the CFO, ELT, and Board of Directors – including strategy updates, capital reviews, and investor-related reporting. * Build compelling, data-driven narratives that connect financial performance to the firm's strategic priorities and growth story. * Partner with New Mountain Capital and other key stakeholders on financial reporting, performance updates, and strategic communications. Leadership & Organizational Development * Build and lead a high-performing finance strategy capability, establishing Grant Thornton's Finance Strategy function as a center of excellence. * Partner with FP&A, Controllership, and Corporate Development to standardize financial strategy processes, tools, and governance. * Mentor and develop finance talent, fostering a culture of rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Required * 15+ years of progressive finance experience spanning corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, private equity, corporate development, or management consulting, including significant people and organizational leadership. * Proven track record serving as a strategic finance partner to a CFO, CEO, or senior executive team, with direct ownership of enterprise-wide financial strategy. * Substantial experience leading M&A activity, including deal evaluation, valuation, financial due diligence, and post-merger integration – ideally within a high-growth, acquisitive environment. * Demonstrated experience building and leading long-range financial plans, capital allocation frameworks, and multi-year strategic roadmaps. * Extensive experience preparing and delivering Board-level and investor-facing financial materials, including experience working alongside private equity or institutional investors. * Advanced financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities, with fluency across capital markets, M&A, and corporate finance concepts. * Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with enterprise planning, consolidation, and BI tools. * Exceptional executive presence and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to influence C-suite and Board-level audiences. * Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CPA strongly preferred. * Experience operating within a private equity-backed or newly public environment, with a clear understanding of institutional investor expectations and reporting requirements. Preferred * Experience within professional services, financial services, or a similarly complex, multi-entity organization. * Familiarity with global or multi-national finance operations, including cross-border M&A and integration. * Experience with enterprise planning platforms (e.g., Anaplan, OneStream, Adaptive Insights) and financial consolidation tools. * Track record of building or scaling a finance strategy, corporate development, or FP&A function from the ground up. * Experience partnering with growth-oriented investment firms or private equity sponsors on portfolio company financial strategy. * Prior experience in an economics, strategy, or corporate development role at a top-tier consulting firm, investment bank, or private equity firm. The base salary range for this position is between $185,000 and $278,000. 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. 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 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 the way that it best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least three 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 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 the requirements of 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. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the enterprise-wide finance strategy, focusing on long-range financial planning and capital allocation. Serve as a strategic advisor to the CFO and Board to drive the firm's global growth and transformation agenda.