Grant Thornton (US)
Audit Senior Manager
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Description Grant Thornton is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to join our team in San Jose, CA. As an Audit Senior Manager, you will use your technical and leadership skills to plan and lead the completion of financial statement audits. You’ll apply your experience to help engagement teams solve difficult business problems and review highly technical matters and disclosures – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your engagement teams, and use our world‑class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and have meaningful business conversations. 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 concurrently to complete financial statement audits
Consistently listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
Being a proactive problem solver and sought‑after business adviser to your clients on a variety of business improvement areas
Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
Teaming up with Grant Thornton colleagues to identify and win new business opportunities
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
Technical Skills, Qualifications And Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines
Minimum of eight years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid‑sized to large firm
An active CPA license (required)
Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards
Continuously expand your professional network and have experience with business development
Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
Are curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment
Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: 25%)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Jose office only is $138,000 to $230,000 per year.
About Us Grant Thornton is a certified public accounting firm that provides audit and assurance services. Delivered through two specialized entities, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, the firm serves clients with a broad range of professional services. With more than 50 offices across the U.S., Ireland and other territories, Grant Thornton offers a singular client experience backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals enjoying exceptional career‑growth opportunities and a distinctive cross‑border culture.
Benefits Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more. For a detailed overview of our benefit offerings, please visit
our benefits portal .
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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Job Description Grant Thornton is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to join our team in San Jose, CA. As an Audit Senior Manager, you will use your technical and leadership skills to plan and lead the completion of financial statement audits. You’ll apply your experience to help engagement teams solve difficult business problems and review highly technical matters and disclosures – all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your engagement teams, and use our world‑class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and have meaningful business conversations. 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 concurrently to complete financial statement audits
Consistently listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
Being a proactive problem solver and sought‑after business adviser to your clients on a variety of business improvement areas
Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
Teaming up with Grant Thornton colleagues to identify and win new business opportunities
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
Technical Skills, Qualifications And Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines
Minimum of eight years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid‑sized to large firm
An active CPA license (required)
Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards
Continuously expand your professional network and have experience with business development
Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
Are curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment
Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: 25%)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Jose office only is $138,000 to $230,000 per year.
About Us Grant Thornton is a certified public accounting firm that provides audit and assurance services. Delivered through two specialized entities, Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, the firm serves clients with a broad range of professional services. With more than 50 offices across the U.S., Ireland and other territories, Grant Thornton offers a singular client experience backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality‑driven professionals enjoying exceptional career‑growth opportunities and a distinctive cross‑border culture.
Benefits Grant Thornton offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and more. For a detailed overview of our benefit offerings, please visit
our benefits portal .
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Grant Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employment or continued employment.
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