Accounting Advisory Director

Grant Thornton

New York, USonsite$198k-$256k/yrPosted Aug 13, 2026
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About the role

As a Director, you will be responsible for teams that consult with Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions clients on complex accounting transactions. You will apply your experience and knowledge to help engagement teams navigate highly technical matters and improve business processes - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your project teams, 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 training programs, as well as opportunities to grow the firm and your career, and achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams to complete 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 in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues

Assisting audit teams in evaluating accounting policies related to new, significant, or complex accounting-related matters

Training and supervising less experienced colleagues 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 of eight years of experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting services with deep experience in at least two industries

An active CPA license (required)

Analytical, technical skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services

Are a go-to resource in specialized knowledge areas like ASC 606 and/or ASC 842, financial instruments, IPO process or other capital transactions, or complex debt, equity and employee compensation topics

Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities

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 $[197,800 and $255,904. 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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Compensation

This Other role pays $198k-$256k/yr. Within typical range for other roles in United States.

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