Finance Transformation Senior Associate

Job-ID: 116246Category: AdvisoryLocation: Charlotte, NC, United States; Philadelphia, PA, United States; Arlington, VA, United States; Chicago, IL, United States; New York, NY, United States; Dallas, TX, United States; Houston, TX, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-11-10As 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 goalsPerform accurate analysis and designing effective solutions to a variety of client issuesWork directly with clients to address their issues and acting as the day-to-day relationship contactWork closely with Grant Thornton teams to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issuesDevelop and maintain strong internal and client relationships to provide maximum value to our clients through the delivery of our full solutionTeam with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development callsMeet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)Other duties as assignedYou 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 financeStrong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business casesProcess analysis, Reporting & Business Intelligence, Data Analysis & ReconciliationWorking knowledge of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial BenchmarkingKnowledge of banking operations and related regulatory issuesAbility to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practiceExcellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skillsCan travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30%The base salary range for this position is between $110,400 and $140,760. 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. About the organizationThe team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:

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