Finance Transformation Exeperienced Associate

Grant Thornton • New York, NY

9h • $90,000 - $108,675 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Finance Modernization Experienced Associate, you will support clients in transforming finance and operations functions, including processes and reporting. You will analyze business processes, define requirements to remediate gaps, assess and address cost and cycle-time issues, and support communication and change management. The role focuses on finance process optimization and sustainable operating models that streamline operations and meet business needs, extending beyond control-point remediation.

You will work with Grant Thornton’s Finance Modernization Practice and directly with clients, using consulting and industry experience to help them achieve long-term goals. The position also involves developing client and internal relationships, collaborating with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development, and meeting or exceeding targeted utilization. The role follows the firm’s hybrid work model and requires in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site. Travel may be required, with expected travel up to 30%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 1 year of work-related experience in financial management and/or consulting.
• Experience working in financial services in a consulting capacity, with a focus on finance.
• Experience or skills in process analysis, reporting and business intelligence, data analysis, and reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of close-the-books, chart of accounts, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and financial benchmarking.
• Knowledge of banking operations and related regulatory issues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to travel as needed; expected travel is up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Use consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve long-term goals.
• Analyze client issues accurately and design effective solutions.
• Work directly with clients to address issues and serve as their day-to-day relationship contact.
• Collaborate with Grant Thornton teams to identify and resolve client problems or issues promptly.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships to deliver value through the firm’s full solution.
• Work with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personalized and comprehensive benefits; specific offerings are available through the company’s benefits overview.
• Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance.
• Work-life integration options and flexibility related to work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level