Grant Thornton (US)
Accounting Advisory Manager
Grant Thornton (US), San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
As an Accounting Advisory Manager, you will be responsible for teams that consult with clients on complex accounting transactions. You will help clients address their transactional, regulatory, and strategic needs — all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. More specifically, support on complex accounting matters arising from regulatory or strategic business changes such as adoption of new accounting standards, accounting framework conversions, IPO or other public offering assistance and on-call accounting advice, among others. 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 by the greater CFO Advisory team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day Leading multiple engagements and consult on complex accounting transactions
Consult on technical accounting matters including adoption of new accounting standards, preparing technical accounting positions, and providing support around transaction audit review
Provide transaction accounting support for transactions including business combinations, carve-outs and initial public offerings
Preparation of financial statements and SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and preparation of pro-forma financial views
Assisting clients in getting ready for first time audits or providing audit readiness support
Provide on-call assistance
Ensuring work is performed timely, with quality, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
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 the company at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines required; Master’s degree a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory services, or corporate accounting/finance center of excellence experience focusing on complex accounting transactions
An active CPA license is required
Working knowledge in: Accounting standards including ASC 606 and/or ASC 842, Complex debt, equity, and employee compensation topics, Audit readiness support, IPO process or other capital transactions such as debt offerings or private placements, Organizational restructuring including acquisitions, carve-outs, or spin-offs and post-deal accounting, GAAP conversations, Financial instruments
Analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards, accounting transactions, or mergers and acquisition services
Ability to 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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30%
Salary
The base salary ranges for this position vary by location:
New York and Boston, MA: $121,000 – $181,400
Chicago, IL: $112,000 – $168,000
San Francisco and San Jose: $128,800 – $193,200
About Us
At 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.
Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two entities: Grant Thornton LLP (CPA firm) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (non-attest offerings). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice with significant capabilities and a broad network.
About The Team We empower you with flexible work options and support work-life integration that fits your clients and life.
We support well-being with flexible arrangements and comprehensive benefits.
We provide personalized benefits that recognize diverse identities, roles and aspirations. See more at www.gt.com/careers
We are committed to inclusion and DEI initiatives. Learn more at www.gt.com/careers
Benefits
Grant Thornton offers personalized and comprehensive benefits. For an overview of benefit offerings, visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Intern benefits: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid holidays during internship
Seasonal benefits: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, 401(k) eligibility, retirement plan, and 72 hours of paid sick leave
Discretionary annual bonus may be available to employees based on performance; interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus.
Additional Details
Grant Thornton is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodation is provided under ADA and state/local laws. To request accommodation, contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles applicants: Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance compliance.
For Massachusetts applicants: Lie detector testing is not required or administered.
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As an Accounting Advisory Manager, you will be responsible for teams that consult with clients on complex accounting transactions. You will help clients address their transactional, regulatory, and strategic needs — all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. More specifically, support on complex accounting matters arising from regulatory or strategic business changes such as adoption of new accounting standards, accounting framework conversions, IPO or other public offering assistance and on-call accounting advice, among others. 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 by the greater CFO Advisory team to help clients make the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day Leading multiple engagements and consult on complex accounting transactions
Consult on technical accounting matters including adoption of new accounting standards, preparing technical accounting positions, and providing support around transaction audit review
Provide transaction accounting support for transactions including business combinations, carve-outs and initial public offerings
Preparation of financial statements and SEC filings including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks and preparation of pro-forma financial views
Assisting clients in getting ready for first time audits or providing audit readiness support
Provide on-call assistance
Ensuring work is performed timely, with quality, and in compliance with regulatory requirements
Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought-after adviser to clients and colleagues
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 the company at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or related disciplines required; Master’s degree a plus
Minimum 5 years of experience in providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory services, or corporate accounting/finance center of excellence experience focusing on complex accounting transactions
An active CPA license is required
Working knowledge in: Accounting standards including ASC 606 and/or ASC 842, Complex debt, equity, and employee compensation topics, Audit readiness support, IPO process or other capital transactions such as debt offerings or private placements, Organizational restructuring including acquisitions, carve-outs, or spin-offs and post-deal accounting, GAAP conversations, Financial instruments
Analytical and technical skills including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards, accounting transactions, or mergers and acquisition services
Ability to 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
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30%
Salary
The base salary ranges for this position vary by location:
New York and Boston, MA: $121,000 – $181,400
Chicago, IL: $112,000 – $168,000
San Francisco and San Jose: $128,800 – $193,200
About Us
At 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.
Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two entities: Grant Thornton LLP (CPA firm) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (non-attest offerings). In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice with significant capabilities and a broad network.
About The Team We empower you with flexible work options and support work-life integration that fits your clients and life.
We support well-being with flexible arrangements and comprehensive benefits.
We provide personalized benefits that recognize diverse identities, roles and aspirations. See more at www.gt.com/careers
We are committed to inclusion and DEI initiatives. Learn more at www.gt.com/careers
Benefits
Grant Thornton offers personalized and comprehensive benefits. For an overview of benefit offerings, visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
Intern benefits: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, 72 hours of paid sick leave, and paid holidays during internship
Seasonal benefits: medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, 401(k) eligibility, retirement plan, and 72 hours of paid sick leave
Discretionary annual bonus may be available to employees based on performance; interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus.
Additional Details
Grant Thornton is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodation is provided under ADA and state/local laws. To request accommodation, contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles applicants: Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance compliance.
For Massachusetts applicants: Lie detector testing is not required or administered.
Apply
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