Manager, Partner Finance Matters

Grant Thornton is seeking a Partner Finance Matters Manager to join the team in Chicago, IL or Downers Grove, IL. Position Summary The Partner Finance Matters Manager will lead and execute equity holder transactions, equity administration & capitalization reporting, and lifecycle activities while coordinating across various teams such as People & Culture, Accounting & Finance, Tax, Legal, Payroll, Treasury, external counsel, and third-party providers. The candidate will bring strong accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting capabilities, together with working knowledge of equity, payroll, tax, legal, and partner-lifecycle processes. This is a hands-on working manager role. The Manager/SM will execute and review recurring deliverables, manage exceptions and deadlines, maintain key stakeholder relationships, create documentation and controls, and contribute to process standardization and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Director and existing team members to manage the global equity management program which would include equity award issuances, maintenance of the capitalization table, reporting coordination, and maintaining the global equity management tracking tool.
• Maintain and reconcile equity records, ownership schedules, equity holder executed documents, etc.
• Lead PFM responsibilities for partner separations, including equity treatment, vesting and forfeiture updates, agreements, and partner communications, while coordinating with People & Culture, Legal, Tax, Payroll, Treasury, and Accounting.
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting for Accounting, executive stakeholders, investors, valuation providers, country stakeholders, and other approved recipients.
• Respond to ad hoc capitalization table, transaction related, and historical data requests.
• Coordinate with People & Culture and other stakeholders on equity holder lifecycle events, including offers, onboarding, grants, separations, and estate administration.
• Oversee and support PFM responsibilities relating to the capitalization table for tax reporting purposes.
• Support recurring regulatory and compliance reporting requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent. Minimum 5 years at a supervisory level of accounting or financial management experience.
• Proficient with MS Excel spreadsheets, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Outstanding analytical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic.
• Exhibit a high degree of initiative and critical-thinking skills in exercising independent judgment and making decisions in establishing and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment.
• Ability to function in stressful situations and think strategically and analytically to troubleshoot and resolve issues quickly.
• Supervisory/managerial skills necessary in order to interact and communicate with subordinates, provide instruction/direction/training, determine work priorities, and coordinate activities of the team.
• Ability to understand and support firm goals, culture, and strategy to represent the firm in a positive, professional manner.
• Demonstrated literacy in AI concepts and applications.

The base salary range for this position is between $112,000 and $168,000. 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.

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

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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