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The Role
Leads value creation consulting engagements for private equity and corporate clients, focusing on M&A integrations, separations, carve-outs, transformations, and performance improvement. Advises executives, develops operating models and financial analyses, manages IMO/SMO governance, coordinates cross-functional workstreams, oversees Day 1 and Day 90 readiness, and supports TSA planning and exit. The role also includes business development, proposal leadership, offering development, team mentoring, and executive stakeholder management.
Summary Generated by Built In
Grant Thornton's Value Creation practice partners with private equity firms and corporate clients to drive measurable results before, during and after transactions. Our professionals support mergers, acquisitions, integrations, separations, carve-outs, transformations and performance improvement initiatives. By combining strategic insight with hands-on execution, the team helps clients achieve transaction objectives, realize synergies and deliver sustainable value.
Your day-to-day may include:
- Work as part of a cross-functional leadership team to manage, execute, and deliver Value Creation services for integrations, separations, and carve-outs for private equity and strategic clients.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the transaction lifecycle, rapidly assessing operating models, identifying key risks and dependencies, and translating the investment thesis into actionable integration or separation plans.
- Lead complex integration, separation, and carve-out engagements, including cross-functional planning, execution governance, and coordination across Finance, IT, HR, Supply Chain, Marketing, and other business functions.
- Guide clients from diligence through close and post-close execution, including Transition Service Agreement (TSA) strategy, Day 1 readiness, Day 90 planning, TSA exit, and stabilization.
- Develop target operating models, standalone cost assessments, value-driven reports, financial models, executive-level recommendations, and implementation roadmaps based on transaction impacts.
- Lead Integration Management Office (IMO) or Separation Management Office (SMO) activities, including program governance, workstream coordination, dependency management, risk escalation, and executive reporting.
- Lead buy-side and sell-side workstreams, including separation planning, entanglement analysis, operational readiness, and the stand-up of standalone or NewCo capabilities.
- Apply appropriate data collection and analytical techniques to evaluate processes, costs, benefits, risks, and opportunities, and clearly document conclusions and recommendations.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with client executives, deal teams, functional leaders, and third parties to align priorities and drive timely decisions.
- Lead and support business development activities, including opportunity identification, proposal development, solution design, scoping, budgeting, and other pursuit activities.
- Contribute to the continued development of the Integration & Separation offering, including methodologies, tools, training, and market-facing thought leadership.
- Coach and mentor managers, senior associates, and associates, supporting their development and promoting high-quality client delivery.
- Meet or exceed targeted billing hours and other performance expectations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
You have the following technical skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate development, integration management, separation management, or value creation.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex M&A integrations, separations, carve-outs, or divestitures across multiple functional workstreams.
- Hands-on experience with IMO or SMO governance, Day 1 readiness, Day 90 planning, target operating models, and Transition Service Agreements, including TSA scoping, management, or exit planning.
- Demonstrated business development experience, including building client relationships and contributing to proposals, solution development, and pursuit activities.
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with experience advising senior leaders and working effectively across cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, with experience in data analysis, financial modeling, process mapping, or operating model design.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in fast-paced, complex transaction environments.
- Industry-recognized certifications such as PMI/PMP, M&A Professional (M&AP), or Certified Post Merger Integration Specialist (CPMI) preferred.
- Ability to travel as needed.
The base salary range for this position is between $223,514 and $289,171. Placement within the pay range is at Grant Thornton’s discretion, and it is based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job -related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, progression within the role, geographic location, and internal equity. At Grant Thornton, compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
About UsAt 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.
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Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the TeamThe 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
Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
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. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: 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.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: 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.
Additional Details:
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For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
For Massachusetts Applicants only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Gran Thornton does not require or administer lie detector tests as a condition of employments or continued employment.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
- MBA or other advanced degree
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate development, integration management, separation management, or value creation
- Experience leading complex M&A integrations, separations, carve-outs, or divestitures across multiple functional workstreams
- Hands-on experience with IMO or SMO governance, Day 1 readiness, Day 90 planning, target operating models, and Transition Service Agreements
- Business development experience, including client relationships, proposals, solution development, and pursuit activities
- Strong executive presence and communication skills with experience advising senior leaders and working across cross-functional teams
- Creative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, including data analysis, financial modeling, process mapping, or operating model design
- Ability to lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work in complex transaction environments
- PMI/PMP, M&A Professional, or Certified Post Merger Integration Specialist certification
- Ability to travel as needed
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Parental & Family Support — Paid, gender‑neutral parental leave, backup childcare, and adoption/surrogacy reimbursement are emphasized, with flexible options like intermittent leave and LGBTQ+‑affirming coverage. Feedback suggests these offerings are a distinctive strength and align with external recognition for family‑friendly policies.
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Retirement Support — A firm‑funded retirement plan in addition to a 401(k) match is presented as a differentiating element of the package. Feedback suggests this dual‑vehicle approach is viewed as unusually strong for the sector.
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Flexible Benefits — A firmwide Flexible Time Off policy, hybrid work arrangements, and lifestyle‑focused perks expand how people can tailor benefits to their needs. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a core part of the total‑rewards proposition.
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