Grant Thornton

Audit, tax, and advisory professional services

Finance Transformation Senior Associate

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$119k - $132k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
A minimum of 2 years of work-related experience in financial management and/or consulting is required.
Experience working in financial services in a consulting capacity, with a focus on finance, is required.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases are required.
Experience or knowledge in process analysis, reporting and business intelligence, data analysis and reconciliation is required.
Working knowledge of close-the-books, chart of accounts, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and financial benchmarking is required.
Knowledge of banking operations and related regulatory issues is required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice is required.
Ability to travel as needed, with expected travel of up to 30%, is required.

Responsibilities

Analyze business processes and define requirements to remediate gaps.
Analyze and remediate cost and cycle time issues.
Communicate and manage change to ensure successful client outcomes.
Help clients transform finance and operations functions, including processes and reporting, and design and implement sustainable operating models that streamline operations and meet business needs.
Use consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve long-term goals.
Perform analysis and design solutions to client issues.
Work directly with clients to address issues and serve as the day-to-day relationship contact.
Work with internal teams to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
Develop and maintain internal and client relationships to deliver the firm's solutions.
Work with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).

As a Business Consulting Senior Associate, you’ll be responsible for business process analysis, requirements definition efforts for remediating gaps, cost and cycle time analysis/remediation, and the communication and change management required to ensure the success of our clients – all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you’ll collaborate with our Business Consulting Practice to help clients transform their finance and operations functions, both process-related and reporting, as well as design and implement sustainable models that streamline operations, and comply to business needs. This role looks beyond just control points and focuses on Process Optimization changes that achieve necessary business transformation.

Your day-to-day may include:

Utilize previous consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals
Perform accurate analysis and designing effective solutions to a variety of client issues
Work directly with clients to address their issues and acting as the day-to-day relationship contact
Work closely with Grant Thornton teams to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships to provide maximum value to our clients through the delivery of our full solution
Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
Other duties as assigned

You have the following technical skills or qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Minimum 2+ years of work-related experience in financial management and/or consulting or experience
Experience working in financial services in a consulting capacity, with a focus on finance
Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases
Process analysis, Reporting & Business Intelligence, Data Analysis & Reconciliation
Working knowledge of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial Benchmarking
Knowledge of banking operations and related regulatory issues
Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills
Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30%

The base salary range for this position is between $119k- 132k. 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.

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About the Company

Grant Thornton

Audit, tax, and advisory professional services

Grant Thornton provides audit, tax, and advisory services to a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Its services are delivered on a fee-for-service basis with tailored offerings in financial reporting, tax compliance, risk management, and business consulting, supported by technology-driven solutions. The firm differentiates itself through a strong emphasis on personalized client attention, deep industry knowledge, and long-term relationships, along with a wide range of sector experience and practical, hands-on guidance. The company’s goal is to help clients navigate complex financial environments, meet regulatory requirements, manage risk, and achieve their business objectives by delivering clear insight and reliable support.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1924

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