Financial Due Diligence Director

Grant Thornton (US)

Financial Due Diligence Director focusing on middle-market transactions for Grant Thornton. Leading financial due diligence engagements for corporate clients and private equity groups.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $223,514 - $279,393 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead buy-side and sell-side transactions for corporate clients, private equity groups and commercial lenders
Manage engagements throughout the transaction lifecycle
Serve as the day-to-day point person on engagements
Plan, execute, direct and complete financial due diligence for buyers across various industries
Draft reports around quality of earnings and business performance
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Manage business development activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required
Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a similar consulting practice or function servicing cross-industry clients at a national level required
Industry recognized professional certification required (CPA or related license/certification preferred)
Strong current knowledge in US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions required
Excellent written, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles and aspirations
Medical, dental and vision insurance programs
Employee assistance program
Minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave
401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial due diligencequality of earningsbusiness performance analysistransaction advisory servicesmergers and acquisitionsUS GAAPGAASSEC Reporting

Soft Skills

leadershipinterpersonal communicationwritten communicationpresentation skillsclient relationship management

Certifications

CPA