Grant Thornton is seeking an Advisory Strategy & Operations Director to join the team in Edison, NJ.
Role Summary
The Advisory Strategy & Operations Director serves as the operational and strategic integrator for the Transactions Solution Family to translate strategy into action and measurable outcomes, balancing long-term strategic initiatives with near-term operational execution. This role serves as the operational quarterback for the Solution Family Leader (Practice Leader) and execution partner to the Strategy & Transformation Leader. The Transactions Solutions family includes the following Grant Thornton Solutions (capabilities): Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Value Creation (including ITDD and ODD), Valuations, and Accounting Advisory.
This role is a key member of the Solution Family Leadership Team, driving operational excellence, growth enablement, and performance management across the practice's full lifecycle-from strategy and planning through delivery, financial performance, and continuous improvement.
This role combines strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and execution discipline, combined with subject matter expertise and proven experience delivering services in one or more of the solutions, to ensure the practice operates as a high-performing business while enabling Partners to focus on clients and growth.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the day-to-day operational leader for the practice (all solutions that comprise a solution family), ensuring execution against strategic Advisory and Solution Family priorities
Develop, manage, and mature processes and sales motions to achieve P&L performance, including revenue growth, margin improvement, and cost management
Free up Solution Family Leader Partner capacity by absorbing executional and operational leadership responsibilities
Drive practice financial rhythms: forecasting, pipeline reviews, utilization and P&C/performance reporting and processes, offshore strategy/execution, training
Provide data-driven insights and scenario modeling to support investment and growth decisions
Coordinate across marketing, sales, and delivery functions to drive consistent execution of our Go to Market efforts (i.e. EPICs) and branding efforts
Support communication and efficiency within the business with preparation/analysis required for weekly leadership meetings, business reviews, all hands & PMD calls, etc.
Enable the growth strategy through pipeline management, sales operations, and offering execution
Identify and remove operational bottlenecks impacting growth, delivery, or profitability
Work with Solution Leaders to drive the development and scaling of priority standard offerings
Translate strategic priorities into roadmaps, initiatives, KPIs, and execution plans
Act as escalation point for operational risks and execution challenges
Serve as a trusted advisor to Partners on operational and strategic matters
Align stakeholders across internal functions and delivery processes, with a commercial focus
Lead the execution of Advisory transformation initiatives across the operating model for the Solution Family, collaborating on priorities and plans with the Transformation Office
Establish scalable processes across resourcing, delivery oversight, and practice management working with the firmwide functional teams
Drive Advisory-wide standardization and operational excellence efforts through the Solutions for P&L impact and market relevance
Required Qualifications
Minimum 8+ years of experience in strategy consulting, operations, or professional services with a specific focus delivering Transactions-related consulting work in the market (Commercial Due Diligence, Financial Due Diligence, Value Creation, including ITDD and ODD, Valuation, and Accounting Advisory)
Proven experience translating strategy into execution at scale
Strong understanding of P&L mechanics in professional services
Experience operating in matrixed, partner-led environments
Advanced analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills
Proficient and proven executive-level communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Proven relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, align, and inspire at all levels.
Mission-driven, with a deep interest in the potential and implications of Grant Thornton's mission and what it means to our people, our clients, and the market.
A life-long learner, intrinsically motivated to innovate, apply Ai to everything from mundane deliverable production to practice building and client value, and lead by example in unchartered waters.
The base salary range for this position is between $170,000 and $190,000. 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.
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.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ? and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services.
In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture.
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 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 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
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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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