Senior Associate

Job DescriptionFull-time or part-time: Full-timeJob Title: Senior Associate - Diligence for Multiple OpeningsJob Location: 171 N. Clark Street, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60601Job Description:Utilize financial analysis principles to perform all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing projects and services in financial due diligence. Work closely with partners and staff and play a key role in client management, practice development, and business development for an assigned group of clients. Perform 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 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 financial risks and business drivers. Lead analysis of 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 budgets, indebtedness considerations, borrowing base calculations, and business combinations and carve-out financial statements. Collaborate with partners and senior managers on financial proposals and business development calls.Supervise 1-2 Associates per engagement.Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Analytics, or Business Administration with a specialization in one of the aforementioned fields, or related field, plus 4 years of experience as an Audit Staff Associate, Accountant, or alternate related acceptable occupation. Work or academic experience must have included: (1) US GAAP, GAAS, and SEC Reporting; (2) Transaction advisory services or mergers and acquisitions; (3) Performing analytical procedures and substantive tests to analyze financial reports utilizing software such as SQL, Tableau, Python, Excel; (4) Utilizing auditing software, such as ProSystem, to assist with the auditor workpaper review process during diligence projects; (5) Utilizing the Thomson Reuters database to research accounting principles; (6) Analyzing key financial ratios and statistics for clients. Certified Public Accountant Certification required. 25% travel to various unanticipated client locations. Travel to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. May work remotely.Compensation for position: $120,00 - $130,000/yearAbout UsAt 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.

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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.About the TeamThe 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 in the way that best serves your clients and your life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require in-person attendance at least two 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
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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: 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:

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