Finance Transformation Exeperienced Associate

Grant ThorntonChicago, IL
Hybrid

About The Position

As a Finance Modernization Experienced Associate, you’ll be responsible for business process analysis, requirements definition efforts for remediating gaps, cost and cycle time analysis/remediation, and the communication and change management required to ensure the success of our clients. From day one, you’ll collaborate with our Finance Modernization Practice to help clients transform their finance and operations functions, both process-related and reporting, as well as design and implement sustainable models that streamline operations and comply with business needs. This role looks beyond just control points and focuses on Finance Process Optimization changes that achieve necessary business transformation.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 1 year of work-related experience in financial management and/or consulting or experience
  • Experience working in financial services in a consulting capacity, with a focus on finance
  • Process analysis, Reporting & Business Intelligence, Data Analysis & Reconciliation
  • Working knowledge of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & 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
  • Can travel as needed. Expected travel is up to 30%

Responsibilities

  • Utilize previous consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals
  • Perform accurate analysis and designing effective solutions to a variety of client issues
  • Work directly with clients to address their issues and acting as the day-to-day relationship contact
  • Work closely with Grant Thornton teams to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues
  • Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships to provide maximum value to our clients through the delivery of our full solution
  • Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls
  • Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization)
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • medical, dental and vision insurance programs
  • employee assistance program
  • paid sick leave
  • paid firm holidays
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • employee retirement plan
  • discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
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