Director (Commercial Due Diligence )

Stax•Charlotte, NC

1d•$230,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Commercial Due Diligence Director at Grant Thornton | Stax Transactions, you will lead engagements for corporate leaders and private equity investors, evaluating growth potential, downside risk, and value-creation opportunities in transactions. You will combine commercial diligence expertise, client leadership, and business development skills, serving as a trusted advisor while helping grow the firm’s Commercial Due Diligence capability. The role includes leading complex buy-side and sell-side diligence, assessing markets, customers, competition, and revenue risks, and translating analysis into executive- and investment-committee-ready insights. You will advise senior clients, coordinate integrated diligence with other practice leaders, oversee engagement economics and quality, contribute to business development and thought leadership, and recruit and develop team members. The position is based in Chicago, Boston, or New York City and follows a hybrid model requiring in-person attendance three days per week at a firm office or client site. The role offers a base salary of $230,000–$300,000 plus a target annual bonus. Total cash compensation may vary based on individual and firm performance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, expanded family planning benefits, a 401(k) plan with company contributions, an open vacation policy, life and disability insurance, parental leave, pre-tax transit benefits, a mobile phone stipend, wellness reimbursement, charitable gift matching, and more.

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, and 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, build long-term relationships, and manage executive stakeholder expectations.
Drive integrated diligence delivery in partnership 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.