Financial Due Diligence Director

Grant Thornton (US)

Financial due diligence director leading middle-market buy-side and sell-side transactions for Grant Thornton. Analyzing earnings, working capital, and business performance while managing clients and advisory teams.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeNewport Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $223,514 - $289,172 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading buy-side and sell-side transactions, managing financial due diligence, and developing strong client relationships. Proficient in US GAAP, GAAS, and SEC Reporting, with a focus on business development and team leadership.

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Financial Due DiligenceUS GAAPTransaction Advisory ServicesClient Relationship ManagementLeadership and Mentoring

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisQuality of Earnings ReportingNet Working Capital AnalysisProject ManagementData Examination

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipBusiness DevelopmentTraining and MentoringProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAProfessional Certification

Industry Keywords

Mergers and AcquisitionsSEC ReportingGAASCross-Industry ConsultingClient Engagement Management

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 and coordinate Grant Thornton capabilities and service lines
Serve as the day-to-day engagement point person and lead client and target-management meetings and calls
Plan, execute, direct, and complete financial due diligence for financial and strategic buyers across industries
Examine and analyze client data to identify trends, quality of earnings adjustments, and net working capital impacts
Draft reports covering quality of earnings, net working capital, business performance, and key transaction issues
Manage client expectations regarding timing, progress, deliverables, deadlines, and change efforts
Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Manage business development activities, including proposals, account teams, whitepapers, conferences, and thought leadership materials
Identify and resolve client problems with engagement teams and partners
Meet or exceed sales targets and targeted billing hours
Manage, develop, train, coach, mentor, and assess staff
Lead and support client business development and pursuit activities
Motivate staff while maintaining service quality
Interview campus and experienced candidates
Perform other duties as assigned

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 of US GAAP, GAAS, SEC Reporting, transaction advisory services, or mergers and acquisitions required
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 communication skills
Ability to travel as needed, with expected travel up to 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work options with in-person attendance at least three days per week
Work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to plan terms and eligibility
Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance programs (listed for internship and seasonal positions)
Employee assistance program (listed for internship and seasonal positions)
401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan eligibility for seasonal employees, subject to plan terms
Paid sick leave for interns and seasonal employees
Paid firm holidays during internships