Value Creation Manager

Grant Thornton • Arlington, VA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Value Creation Manager, you’ll focus on high-impact, short-term engagements
with our private equity, PE-backed companies, hedge funds, and investment
banking clients across industries including software/technology, healthcare,
business services, consumer, industrials, and the events ecosystem. You will
work with experienced professionals who bring a full range of advisory services
to validate, optimize and create value for the Grant Thornton | Stax
Transactions - all with the resources, environment, and support to help you
excel.

Managers serve a critical leadership role in developing and motivating team
members, expanding our capabilities and leading firm initiatives to support our
growth.

From day one, you’ll be empowered to help clients make the moves that will help
them achieve their vision and help you achieve more, confidently.

At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building
trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your
expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with
more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us
different, and we think being different makes us better.

In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two
specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public
accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant
Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides
non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.

In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with
Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory
and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices.
With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S.,
Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client
experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful
technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying
exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.

Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network,
which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets.
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it's your work location, weekly schedule, or flex time off, we empower
you with the options to work the way that it best serves your clients and your
life. Consistent with the firm's hybrid work model, this position will require
in-person attendance at least three days per week, either at a GT office or
client site.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through
work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your
household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different
— and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized
and comprehensive benefits
that recognize and empower all the identities, roles
and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking
boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity &
inclusion at www.gt.com/careers

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with strategy consulting, strategic planning/corporate strategy group, or private equity/venture capital firm required.
• Industry recognized professional certification required.
• Proven experience across a range of value creation areas including growth strategy, performance improvement and/or merger integration.
• Strong critical thinking, ability to develop and apply strategic frameworks and practice methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in performing various types of analysis including qualitative and quantitative research, secondary research, web surveys, market sizing, forecasting growth, and regression.
• Demonstrated ability to manage consulting projects from nuts to bolts including planning and managing multiple and differing work streams within tight timelines.
• Proven written, verbal and presentation skills that demonstrate the ability to frame ideas that capture the appropriate level of detail, while conveying the “big picture” message and structuring of output logically.
• Proven knowledge of analytical skills needed to execute project work and demonstrated proficiency in advanced MS Excel.
• Strong leadership qualities, with a focus on building inclusive experiences, mentoring, and team development.
• Detail oriented, self-starter with an intellectual curiosity and teamwork capabilities.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Can travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scoping projects, framing issues, and structuring approaches for clients.
• Manage day-to-day engagement execution, lead teams of consultants, and maintain direct client interaction.
• Identify value creation opportunities, shape implementation plans, and support successful long-term execution.
• Lead and deliver complex client engagements; drive insights and ensure the quality and success of final deliverables.
• accountable for preparing and delivering presentation of findings and conclusions to clients.
• Gain exposure to diverse client engagements across a broad range of industries.
• Maintain high visibility with client leadership through meaningful interaction and impact.
• Own projects while collaborating closely with accessible senior leadership.
• Receive both formal and on-the-job mentorship to support long-term career growth.
• Meeting or exceeding targeted billing hours (utilization).
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

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