Financial Due Diligence Senior Associate at Grant Thornton - Philippines

Southfield, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

144000.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial Due Diligence, Buy-Side Transaction Advisory, Sell-Side Transaction Advisory, Carve-Outs, Capital Markets, Income Statement Analysis, Balance Sheet Analysis, Risk Identification, Net Working Capital, Debt Analysis, Quality of Earnings Reports, Valuation Model Input Assumptions, Business Development, Mentoring, Training, US GAAP

Industry

Accounting

Description

As a Financial Due Diligence Senior Associate, 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. Your day-to-day may include: * Perform in buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing carve-outs and similar services to clients, private equity investors, and asset-based lenders. * Help organizations realize the potential of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as well as various transactions within the capital markets. * Perform financial due diligence on key areas of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet. * Formulate questions and propose basic adjustments based on the identification of key risks and business drivers. * Lead analysis on key operational data, net working capital, debt, and debt-like items. * Lead initial drafts of reports (including Quality of Earnings reports) for clients that highlight the key financial findings of potential investments as well as the drivers behind sustainable profits and cash flows. * Create and design tailored transaction advisory reports specific to key issues such as normalized earnings, valuation model input assumptions, achievability of management's budget, indebtedness considerations, borrowing base calculations, and/or business combinations and carve-out financial statements. * Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls. * Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization). * Supervise, train and mentor associates. * Assess performance of associates for engagement and year-end reviews. * Other duties as assigned. You have the following technical skills, qualifications, and abilities: * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required, advanced degree preferred. * 2 to 6 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level required. * CPA preferred or CPA in process preferred. * 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 project in a rapidly growing practice. * Strong leadership, business development, recruitment, training, and mentoring skills. * Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communications skills. * Prior relevant consulting experience preferred. * Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 25% The base salary range for this position in the firm's Chicago, IL office is between $96,000 and $144,000. #LI-MF1 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. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Associate will perform buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, focusing on financial due diligence of key financial statement areas and leading the analysis of operational data, net working capital, and debt. Responsibilities also include leading the initial drafts of reports, such as Quality of Earnings reports, and supervising, training, and mentoring associates.