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Grant Thornton is currently looking for a Finance Transformation Senior Associate.
Position Summary
Adapting to a constantly changing business environment requires efficient finance functions with the right technology and protocols in place that not only complete the task at hand, but also report out information that is useful to the business. Our Finance Transformation practice can 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 to business needs.
The Finance Transformation Senior Associate is 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 success. This role looks beyond just control points and focuses on Finance Process Optimization changes that achieve necessary business transformation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Utilize previous consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals.
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Perform accurate analysis and designing effective solutions to a variety of client issues.
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Work directly with clients to address their issues and acting as the day to day relationship contact.
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Work closely with Grant Thornton teams to promptly identify and resolve client problems or issues.
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Develop and maintain strong internal and client relationships in order to provide maximum value to our clients through the delivery of our full solution.
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Team with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
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Meet or exceed targeted billing hours (utilization).
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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A minimum of 2 years of financial management and/or consulting or experience in Healthcare industry
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Experience working in financial services in a consulting capacity, with a focus on Finance
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Strong analytical skills and ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases
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Process analysis, Reporting & Business Intelligence, Data Analysis & Reconciliation.
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Working knowledge of Close-the-books, Chart-of-Accounts, Treasury, Financial Planning and Analysis & Financial Benchmarking
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Knowledge of banking operations and related regulatory issues
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and simultaneous projects in a rapidly growing practice.
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Excellent interpersonal, facilitation and presentation skills
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Travel Percentage: 60% – 80%
About Us
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.
About the Team
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 unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your 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.
Additional Details:
Grant Thornton requires personnel to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to visit/enter firm offices, to visit/enter client or prospective client sites or facilities, or to attend in-person firm or client-sponsored events, subject to any medical, religious or other accommodations under the law. Personnel who are not fully vaccinated and who do not have an approved accommodation will be required to work remotely and will not be permitted to work on-site or to attend in-person events and functions until further notice. Grant Thornton collects, uses and maintains vaccination-related data in accordance with its Privacy Policy, Personnel Privacy Notice, and applicable laws and regulations.
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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.
