Finance Transformation Associate - Summer 2027

Grant Thornton • New York, NY

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton’s Advisory Transformation practice helps clients transform finance and operations functions through process analysis, reporting improvements, sustainable operating models, and Finance Process Optimization. The Finance Transformation Associate contributes to business process analysis, requirements definition to remediate gaps, cost and cycle-time analysis and remediation, and the communication and change management needed to support client transformation. The role focuses on business transformation beyond control points, with an emphasis on streamlined operations that meet business needs.

Associates work with Finance Transformation colleagues and client teams to assess finance operations, identify opportunities aligned with strategic objectives, analyze challenges, develop solutions, and support project activities and client communications. The position is based in the Manhattan, NY office and follows the firm’s hybrid work model, requiring in-person attendance at least three days per week at a Grant Thornton office or client site. Travel to client sites may be required.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Demonstrated digital fluency, including effective use of technology, data, and basic AI technologies to enhance productivity and decision-making.
• Experience in data analysis, including interpreting complex financial datasets, identifying trends, and generating actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Ability to analyze and improve financial planning, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
• Basic understanding of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Financial Benchmarking.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Positive mindset for learning new concepts.
• Ability to travel to various client sites as needed.
• Willingness and ability to work additional hours as needed.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Assess client finance operations and processes to identify transformation opportunities aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Support project teams as they help clients work toward long-term business goals and strategic priorities.
• Analyze client challenges and contribute to the development of effective solutions.
• Participate in client meetings and support day-to-day project activities and client communications.
• Collaborate with Grant Thornton team members to identify and address client questions, issues, and needs.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with team members and clients while contributing to high-quality client service.
• Manage assigned responsibilities and project deliverables while meeting associate expectations.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Personalized and comprehensive benefits; specific offerings are described on the company’s careers website.
• Eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility criteria.

What This Job Offers

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