Director (Commercial Due Diligence)

Stax•Atlanta, GA

3d•$230,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Commercial Due Diligence Director, you’ll play a leadership role in Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions, partnering with corporate leaders and private equity investors to evaluate growth potential, downside risk, and value creation opportunities across transactions. You’ll combine deep commercial diligence expertise, strong client leadership, and business development acumen—serving as a trusted advisor while helping grow the firm’s Commercial Due Diligence capability.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, Strategy, or a related field
Typically, 8–10+ years of experience in commercial due diligence, strategy consulting, transaction advisory, or private equity
Proven experience leading PE‑backed and corporate M&A diligence engagements
Strong expertise in: Market sizing and growth assessment, Customer and revenue analysis, Competitive and industry dynamics
Demonstrated ability to influence executive and investor decision‑making
Track record of managing teams, client relationships, and complex engagements
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Private equity or investment committee‑facing experience
Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent)
Experience supporting post‑close value creation or growth strategy

Responsibilities

Lead complex buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence engagements for corporate and private equity clients
Evaluate market opportunity, growth sustainability, customer behavior, competitive positioning, and revenue risk
Translate analyses into executive‑level and investment‑committee‑ready insights that influence deal decisions
Serve as a senior client advisor, building long‑term relationships and managing executive stakeholder expectations
Drive integrated diligence delivery, partnering closely with Financial DD, Value Creation, IT, and Human Capital leaders
Oversee engagement economics, quality, and delivery across multiple concurrent transactions
Lead and contribute to business development, including proposals, client presentations, and account expansion
Develop thought leadership, methodologies, and go‑to‑market materials aligned to Commercial DD and Value Creation
Recruit, mentor, and develop managers and team members; provide career coaching and performance feedback
Contribute to firm‑building initiatives and practice growth efforts
Other duties as assigned