Job Description Grant Thornton is seeking a Manager, Office of the CFO to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. Role Summary The Manager within the Office of the CFO plays a critical role in driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence across the Finance and Accounting organization. This role supports the CFO's agenda by leading cross-functional projects, enabling smooth day-to-day operations, and delivering high-impact insights and tools that empower decision-making and execution.
A key focus of this role is supporting Finance and Accounting through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) integration activities. The Manager will coordinate across teams to ensure seamless integration of financial processes, systems, and reporting structures, while maintaining momentum on broader transformation efforts.
This individual is a highly organized, agile project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can manage multiple priorities, and works effectively across stakeholder groups. The role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable plans.
Reporting to the Chief of Staff within the Office of the CFO, this position offers a unique opportunity for hands-on leadership, professional development, and exposure to enterprise-level financial strategy.
Essential functions and responsibilities: - Leads project management of strategic finance initiatives, including M&A integration, process optimization, and operational transformation
- Develops and maintains detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports to ensure accountability and transparency
- Coordinates cross-functional teams to drive execution and resolve issues quickly
- Supports the CFO and senior finance leaders with executive-level presentations, briefings, and decision-support materials
- Facilitates effective communication and information flow across Finance and Accounting teams
- Identifies opportunities for process improvement and implements scalable solutions
- Demonstrates adaptability and emotional intelligence in navigating diverse stakeholder needs and team dynamics
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications - Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or related field; PMP or similar project management certification preferred
- 10+ years of experience in project management, finance operations, transformation, or management consulting
- Strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage senior stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously
- Experience working in a matrixed environment and driving results across functions
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $136,000 and $204,000 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's Washington, DC, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Newport Beach, CA San Diego, CA, Iselin, NJ and New York, NY offices only is between $146,900 and $220,300 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm's San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only is between $156,400 and $234,600 per year.
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