Accounting Advisory Senior Associate
At a glance
Senior Accounting role at Grant Thornton Advisors. Boston · full-time · $110,400–$132,191 base.
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What you'll do
- Guide client teams through complex accounting matters tied to business changes such as mergers, acquisitions and IPOs
- Plan divestitures by assessing carve-out readiness, helping with 100-day transition plans and supporting business separation
- Help clients prepare carve-out financial statements and meet SEC filing needs
- Set engagement expectations with clients, address technical or service problems, and give clients well-supported advice
- Train and supervise audit associates and interns, while providing regular feedback
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics or a related discipline
- At least two years in financial statement audit, accounting advisory or similar transaction advisory consulting
- Strong command of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, along with accounting or transaction advisory skills
Who this fits
This senior associate role suits someone who can lead and motivate colleagues, communicate clearly with clients, and work across teams. Expect travel on short notice, with travel estimated at thirty percent. Work may take place at client sites, in the office or remotely, with the team determining when and where to work.
From the employer
As a Senior Associate, you’ll lead teams that consult with Grant Thornton accounting advisory clients on complex accounting transactions stemming from regulatory or strategic business changes like mergers, acquisitions, IPOs and more — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll work collaboratively with Grant Thornton colleague across the firm and engage client stakeholders to identify, assess and deliver substantiated advice because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
- Planning, executing, and completing divestiture solutions — from evaluating carve-out readiness, supporting the 100-day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business — for financial sponsors and corporate clients
- Supporting SEC regulatory filings for carve-outs and facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
- Identifying market trends to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
- Training and supervising audit associates and interns and providing consistent, regular feedback
- Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
- Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
- Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
- Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
- Minimum two years’ experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or a similar transaction advisory consulting service
- Analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
- Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
- Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
- Can travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $132,191. 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.