About this opportunity
Grant Thornton International Ltd lists this Accounting Advisory Senior Manager San Francisco, CA, United States and 1 Posted on 03/19/2026 [...] opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As a Senior Manager, you will be responsible for teams that consult with Grant Thornton accounting advisory clients on complex accounting transactions. You will apply your experience and knowledge to help engagement teams navigate highly technical matters and improve business processes — all with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your project teams, and engage client stakeholders to identify, assess, and deliver substantiated advice because together is how we succeed. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and training programs, as well as opportunities to grow the firm and your career, and achieve more, confidently.
Your day-to-day may include:
Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams to complete divestiture solutions — from evaluating carve-out readiness, supporting the 100-day planning and operational transition, and assisting in the separation of the business — for financial sponsors and corporate clients
Supporting SEC regulatory filings for carve-outs and facilitating the preparation of carve-out financials
Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought‑after adviser to clients and colleagues
Assisting audit teams in evaluating accounting policies related to new, significant, or complex accounting‑related matters
Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned
You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines; a master’s degree is a plus
Minimum of eight years of experience providing financial statement audits, accounting advisory, or similar transaction advisory consulting services with deep experience in at least two industries
An active CPA license (required)
Analytical, technical skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, SEC reporting rules and standards; accounting, transaction or mergers and acquisition services
Are a go‑to resource in specialized knowledge areas like ASC 606 and/or ASC 842, financial instruments, IPO process or other capital transactions, or complex debt, equity and employee compensation topics
Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
Skilled at leading, influencing, and motivating colleagues
Can travel on short notice (Travel expectation: 30%)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The base salary range for this position in San Francisco, CA only is between $184,000 and $276,000.
The base salary range for this position in San Jose, CA only is between $184,000 and $276,000.
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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