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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- TPQ is a growing national function in the Firm, with extensive and exciting responsibilities.
- You will be heavily involved in helping manage and set the standards for how we practice.
- You will be part of a team focused on developing a platform for growing the Tax Services Practice implementing best practices; work on substantive engagements, be involved in a broad variety of client issues and relationships, and work with tax professionals throughout the entire Firm, NTO, Legal, and PSG.
- Technical skills will continue to grow.
- You will increase your sensitivity and judgment on the legal, ethical, and business issues that make a strong professional practitioner and underlie the Firm's Guiding Principles.
- Help monitor and develop the quality of our tax practices and compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Assist in the development and implementation of tax quality audit programs and professional training programs.
- Be a part of Tax Practice policy development: client acceptance matters; tax opinion issues; tax shelter issues; engagement letter procedures and engagement management; and other matters bearing on risk management.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- Manager level tax experience; strong tax research skills; familiarity with Circular 230, AICPA Statements on Standards for Tax Services and other AICPA and professional guidelines and rules; Sarbanes-Oxley experience a plus; strong organization management skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; some travel involved to meet with tax practices, relevant tax practice meetings.
- Required Degrees: CPA and/or JD required; MT. or LL.M. a plus.
- Location: Chicago preferred, but other locations available for discussion. Function coordinates nationally. Presently, some members in Chicago, some in Washington, D.C.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

- Tax Policy and Quality is a national function in the Tax Practice, reporting to the U.S. Managing Partner of Tax Services.
- The candidate for this position will report directly to and will work very closely with the National Partner in Charge of Tax Practice Policy and Quality.]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Chicago-Tax-Practice-Policy-and-Quality-Manager-Job-IL/416190/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/Chicago-Tax-Practice-Policy-and-Quality-Manager-Job-IL/416190/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
The Grant Thornton experience is a cornerstone of not only our client service, but also a belief that our employees deserve the same respect we give our clients. We are committed to providing an environment that encourages quality people to join our firm and grow with us.

We offer competitive compensation, opportunities to work with multiple service lines and industries, a work/life balance, and the support of an international organization. In the last year alone, Grant Thornton LLP has hired more than 1,000 employees from other international accounting firms. We are successful at creating an environment that encourages new ideas and quickly integrates professionals from other firms. We invite you to learn more about the exciting opportunities at Grant Thornton and what we call the Grant Thornton Experience for Our People.

The Audit Manager is responsible for the following:

- Manage a portfolio of audit engagements and staff assigned to him/her.

- Determine the audit programme and agree matters of principles with the engagement Partner

- Initiate and complete the pre-audit planning action and budget; determine the audit procedures to be performed and agree these with the engagement Partner

- Maintain regular contact with the clients and audit staff

- Keep the engagement Partner informed as to the progress of the audit, material deviations from the time budget, discovery of any irregularities or errors in the application of accounting policies which he/she considers should be dealt with by the Partner, difficulties in completing the engagement and any problems in the relationships between the client's staff and audit staff

- Attend to correspondence with clients

- Determine manpower requirements and schedule audit staff to carry out the audit assignment

- Perform a detailed review of the audit working papers and financial statement before Partner's review

- Finalise the audit assignments except for points upon which decision is required from the engagement Partner

- Prepare billings and attend to close out procedures

- Maintain adequate supervision of staff for which he/she is responsible and prepare and discuss with the staff their performance evaluation reports

- Staff training in his/her group

- Promote interaction and co-operation among staff of his/her group

- Liaise with other divisions in providing high standard of service to clients

- Be responsible for the administration function of the audit group(s) including staff counselling, utilisation, productivity, fee recovery.

Qualifications:

- Qualified accountant possessing ACCA, HKICPA or equivalent

- China CPA qualification is highly preferred

- Has a minimum of 6 years' in auditing; previous working experience in mainland China will be an advantage

- Fluency in Putonghua and English]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/New-York-Audit-Manager-Job-NY/416210/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/New-York-Audit-Manager-Job-NY/416210/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS POSITION SUMMARY
Healthcare 0rganizations need to create and implement internal controls that ensure compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Grant Thornton's Advisory Services (AS) practice addresses these compliance issues. AS offers an opportunity for you to leverage your healthcare compliance experience in a rewarding and challenging environment. AS focuses on reviewing operational, financial, compliance, and technology processes to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the related processes.
The AS Compliance Consultant is responsible for all phases of project management for compliance audits of a significant healthcare client. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing compliance audits, and developing and managing staff. The AS Compliance Consultant works closely with the partner and staff on this client management. The AS Compliance Consultant is responsible for one client.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
-Manage, direct, and monitor client service team; plan, execute, direct, and complete healthcare compliance audits; and manage to budget.
-Understand and manage firm risk on individual healthcare compliance audit projects.
-Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.
-Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.
-Review healthcare compliance processes to provide management with an individual assessment of compliance risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
-Work closely with client and staff to develop healthcare compliance project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding compliance.
-Manage the evaluation and testing of healthcare compliance processes and controls and identification of areas of risk.
-Think strategically about project enhancements and be able to embrace and manage change.
-Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.
-Consult, work with, and service client to make recommendations on healthcare compliance process improvement and serve as a healthcare compliance advisor to client.
-Maintain strong client relations.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
-Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A CIA, CPA or MBA is a plus.
-Five to seven years of progressive consultant experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering and managing compliance audit services with experience in a Health Care or Hospital setting.
-Experience with Medicare and Medicaid Billing Compliance.
-Familiar with HIPPA regulations. -Understanding of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) annual work plan and the issues being addressed.
-Understanding of medical coding processes.
-Experience performing healthcare compliance audits.
-Strong experience in staff and audit management in an integrated client service team.
-Ability to manage and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.
-Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
-Strong leadership, training, and coaching, skills, coupled with excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
-Computer expertise including knowledge of audit-preparation software and an understanding of the impact of technology.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed.]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/New-York-Healthcare-Compliance-Manager-Job-NY/416326/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/New-York-Healthcare-Compliance-Manager-Job-NY/416326/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY:

The Valuation Services Group (VSG) of Grant Thornton's Economic Advisory Services (EAS) offers a broad range of services including valuations for tax and financial statement reporting purposes (e.g., purchase price allocation and stock based compensation), estate and gift tax purposes (e.g., control and minority interest in closely-held entities), and litigation support (e.g., economic damages, patent infringement and fraudulent claims).

We are looking for a Manager to join VSG. The VSG Manager is responsible for overseeing all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients in a Financial Services Industry. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing projects and services in business valuation, and developing and managing staff. The VSG Manager works closely with Partners and Staff and plays a key role in client management, practice development, and business development for an assigned group of clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Understand and manage firm risk on projects and proposals.

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Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.

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Extensive understanding of a variety of financial instruments including CMOs, CDOs, MBS, debt instruments, derivatives, options, warrants and convertible instruments.

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Participate in conducting presentations and seminars.

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First hand experience in running complex financial models

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Strong research and analytical skills

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Ability to solve complex valuation issues

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Write articles for Financial Services industry, firm, and other publications.

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Play a key role in the future business generation and continued development of the client base within industry groups and identify future client needs and new business opportunities.

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Use established network of business relationships within industry groups to generate new sales opportunities.

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Maintain strong client relations and cross-sell services within the assigned group of clients.

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Recruit and retain managers, senior associates, and associates.

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Coach staff and motivate others to accept new ideas, practices, or action and achieve goals and objectives for performance and professional development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:

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Bachelor of Science degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or similar

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MBA a plus

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Professional designation ? CFA (a must) , ASA and possiblely a CPA

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5-10 years of experience in the valuing financial instruments

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Successful practice development experience

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Managerial skills

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Intangible asset valuation experience

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Strong technical background including fair value experience

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Analytical and interpersonal skills including hands on experience with different valuation models

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Strong interpersonal skills to explain complex financial risks with clients

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Litigation support experience a plus, not a requirement]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-Economic-Advisory-Services-Valuations-Manager-Job-NY-10001/563084/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-Economic-Advisory-Services-Valuations-Manager-Job-NY-10001/563084/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

Within Economic Advisory Services (EAS), Grant Thornton Valuation Services Group (VSG) provides financial advisory services to privately held, and publicly-traded companies. Core service offerings include business, equity, and asset valuations for a variety of purposes such as financial and tax reporting, mergers and acquisitions in domestic and cross border transactions.

Grant Thornton is looking for a Valuation Manager ? Economic Advisory Services ? Consulting to join VSG and take an active role within client valuations. At Grant Thornton, our professional staff applies traditional and cutting edge valuation approaches and methods to a variety of corporate finance analyses. As part of our team, the Senior Associate will utilize discounted cash flow models, trading and acquisition multiples, and the use of derivatives, binomial, and Monte Carlo simulation models to value tangible and intangible assets in purchase price allocations and equity and debt securities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Plan, organize, conduct, manage, and oversee projects and services in business valuation analysis, industry research, and related investigative services.

· Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on business valuation and related services and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews.

· Perform unbiased business and asset valuations for tangible and intangible assets, including equity valuations, option analyses, and purchase price allocations.

· Work closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development processes.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.

· 4+ years of progressive experience in public accounting or consulting with experience in business valuation.

· Certification/license such as CPA, CFE, CMA, CFA, or CIA and/or valuation credentials such as CVA, ABV, AVA, or ASA preferred.

· Accounting, finance, and economics knowledge; proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS preferred.

· Experience in broad-based business and financial valuations, multi-discipline appraisals, and fairness opinions, especially those of closely held companies.

· Strong knowledge of SFAS 141/142, SFAS 157.

· Excellent analytical, research, organizational, and project management skills.

· Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.

· Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a more complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-Economic-Advisory-Services-Valuation-Manager-Job-NY-10001/574538/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-Economic-Advisory-Services-Valuation-Manager-Job-NY-10001/574538/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Business Advisory Services Internal Audit Senior Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
* Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings and managing to budget.
* Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
* Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls.
* Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.
* Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address controls risks and issues.
* Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
* Perform SOX engagements and prepares Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
* Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
* Perform security and penetration studies.
* Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.
* Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
* Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
* Use automated tools to help clients assess risk exposure and document internal controls.
* Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.
* Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
* Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
* Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
* Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline with a strong emphasis on internal auditing. 150 hours of education is preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.

· Two to four years of progressive experience in public accounting delivering internal audit services with in-charge experience desirable.

· Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.

· Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.

· Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.

· Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.

· Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written skills.

· Ability to think independently and be a thought leader, professional demeanor, a can-do attitude and other qualities that include decisiveness, self-initiative, and high energy.

· Advanced presentation and interviewing skills and experience facilitating meetings and leading group discussions.

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.

· Detail-oriented, able to work according to schedules and work plans, able to ask good questions and request help as needed.

· Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.

· Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience a plus.

Additional Information:

· Travel 60%

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-BAS-Internal-Audit-(Healthcare-industry)-Senior-Associate-Job-NY-10001/606027/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/NEW-YORK-BAS-Internal-Audit-(Healthcare-industry)-Senior-Associate-Job-NY-10001/606027/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
POSITION SUMMARY:

As companies become increasingly dependent on information technology (IT) to conduct daily business activities, they need to control and secure their overall technology infrastructure. Grant Thornton's IT Audit practice, part of Business Advisory Services (BAS), addresses these controls and security issues. IT Audit offers an opportunity for you to leverage your accounting, auditing, and IT experience to broaden your business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. IT Audit focuses on reviewing operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.

The Senior BAS IT Audit Senior Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control review engagements; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
- Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control reviews and managing to budget.
- Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform supervisory role as needed.
- Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
- Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement.
- Work with audit teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks and issues.
- Perform general computer and application controls reviews.
- Prepare Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
- Perform security and penetration studies.
- Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing arrangements for clients.
- Identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
- Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.
- Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
- Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
- Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
- Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
- Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.
- Two to six years of experience at a senior consultant level in a similar practice or function with a Big 4 firm, servicing cross-industry clients at a national level; including. Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.

- Strong technical accounting skills with proficiency in US GAAP and GAAS
- CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM license/certification a plus.
- Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).
- Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
- Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
- Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
- Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications. MS Project is a plus.
- Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/MILWAUKEE-Internal-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-WI-53201/631003/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/MILWAUKEE-Internal-Audit-Senior-Associate-Job-WI-53201/631003/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

Grant Thornton's Integrated Case Solutions Group (ICS) organizes and manages the data and information that underpins today's turnarounds, workouts and bankruptcies situations. Working along-side our turnaround advisory professionals, ICS addresses strategic and operational challenges by organizing large, disparate sets of operational, financial or transactional information. Together, we assist companies with improving their operational and financial performance, maximizing success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

? Adheres to the highest degree of professional standards and maintains strict client confidentiality.
? Maintains strong client relationships and identifies opportunities within the assigned group of clients.
? Maintains a positive working relationships with clients and works effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather and analyze information in order to perform restructuring services.
? Gains understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilizes knowledge on engagements within similar industries and operating models.
? Demonstrated ability to manage engagements with limited daily supervision.
? May assume responsibility of supervising overall engagement and team.
? Has a working understanding of corporate bankruptcy laws and their application, including an ability to manage all administrative aspects of an in-court engagement.
? Understands and manages firm risk on engagements and proposals; ability to make high quality decisions that do not place the client or firm in a position of undue risk.
? Works closely with Partners, Directors, and Staff to promptly resolve client matters.
? Teams with partners and senior managers on proposals and business development calls.
? Attends professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
? Ability and willingness to travel with limited or no notice for extended periods of time.
? Preparation and management of reporting in support of data collection effort.
? Maintain data QC (e.g. set-up and run QC queries).
? Assist with technical/data-related tasks of the group.
? Assist with specifications (e.g. internal requests, data entry system, etc.).
? Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

Required Skills and Experience:
? Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance or related discipline required.
? 5 ? 10 years' of progressive experience in a professional services firm or equivalent with experience in a consulting or corporate environment.
? Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
? Ability to write queries and reports.
? Proven ability to lead a project team.
? Possesses, or is willing to immediately obtain, relevant professional certification.
? Demonstrated experience in managing projects by aiding in the development of a realistic budget, developing and executing pricing and realization models, monitoring and communicating budgets, and ensuring engagement staff is performing against firm and client expectations.
? Proactive approach in research of various secondary sources.
? Must be experienced in MS Office Suite; advanced skills in Excel necessary.
? Must be strong with MS Access and relational databases.
? Knowledge of VBA preferable, SQL a plus.
? Data Quality Assurance experience a plus.
? Organized and detail oriented.
? Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.
? Self motivated, reliable, proficient at working independently as well as in a team.

Benefits:

Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a more complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/DALLAS-Restructuring-Case-Management-Manager-Job-TX-75201/653325/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/DALLAS-Restructuring-Case-Management-Manager-Job-TX-75201/653325/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Cost Estimator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Serves as the Subject Matter Expert for cost estimating as it is applied within the client's mission. Provides training and consultative support to Program Managers in developing Life Cycle Cost Estimates (LCCE).

Major duties performed in this capacity include: developing estimates for preliminary studies/programming/planning/conceptual designs for a variety of complex projects; providing input concerning the scope, design features, budget and historical costs to designers, planners and project managers; developing comparative cost/constructability/availability analyses for alternative design scenarios; preparing detailed comprehensive cost estimates for the construction of complex Information Technology and non-IT projects; breaking projects down to actual work processes to develop detailed direct and indirect project costs; reviewing cost estimates prepared by others; evaluating various estimating techniques, software and databases for accuracy and efficiency of use; participating in design activities; and providing consultation services to other client divisions and components in support of planning, design and construction/build decisions.

Consult with the client's System Engineering personnel to integrate LCCE into their Acquisition documentation. Provide consultative support to program managers in the application of LCCE with Earned Value Management. Work with officials across different functional areas providing expert advice on topics related to cost estimating in particular and Business, Cost, and Financial Management in general. Acts as the lead interface with programs to promote a consistent management approach to LCCE that aligns with acquisition directives. Support includes identifying needed documents, reviewing documents for accuracy, and aiding in the correction of noted deficiencies.

Confers with Program Management Offices, as well as other program officials. Participates in the overall planning, direction, and success of acquisition programs. Identifies, develops and assesses acquisition policies, guidelines and procedures. Additionally, provides direction/assistance to program officials regarding issues, deficiencies and requirements related to compliance with policies and procedures.

Serves as a liaison with top-level managers in the agency, high-ranking officials in other Federal agencies, and various governing boards/committees. Contacts will include formal and informal meetings at times requiring extensive preparation of briefing materials or up-to-date technical familiarity with complex subject matter. Participates in working groups, councils, and committees for the establishment of a program management mindset and application of best practices throughout.

Requirements

Bachelors degree

- DAWIA PM Level 2 or 3, preferred. PMP may substitute depending on experience.

-Knowledge of cost estimating methodologies and tools to create Life Cycle Cost Estimates

-Demonstrated knowledge and experience on Information Technology processes, methodologies, and technologies

-Demonstrated knowledge and experience in application of the Systems Engineering Life Cycle

- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the application of Acquisition Program Management policies and procedures in the federal government

-Applicant must have demonstrated experience and knowledge in program management technologies, tools, and processes.

-Demonstrated experience in coordinating and collaborating with personnel and organizations on complex program/projects from a broad functional perspective.

-Knowledge of and skill in applying advanced program management concepts, principles, practices, laws, regulations, methods, and techniques.

-Proven ability to deliver information involving sensitive, highly technical or abstract problems or issues of considerable importance or consequence to influential internal and external stakeholders.

-Experience in directing, coordinating, and executing significant program and administrative activities.

- Oversee the development and revision of long range plans, goals, and objectives for the work directed.

- Experience in establishing program goals, assessing progress towards goal achievement, and providing sound advice concerning complex problems and assessing program effectiveness and impact.

- Knowledge of Earned Value Management policies, procedures, and applications within the Federal government]]> http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-Cost-Management-Manager-Job-VA-22301/674146/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS http://www.grantthornton-jobs.com/job/ALEXANDRIA-Federal-Services-Cost-Management-Manager-Job-VA-22301/674146/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W%5FRSS
Position Summary:

The Tax Manager in the National Transfer Pricing group is responsible for the delivery of a full range of tax and transfer pricing services for multiple clients in a wide variety of industries within our International Accounting Firm. Responsibilities include interacting closely with clients to provide innovative tax and transfer pricing planning and consulting and working closely with partners and staff on client management, practice development, and business development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Manage, direct, and monitor multiple client services teams on client engagements; plan, execute, direct, and complete tax and transfer pricing projects in a wide variety of industries; provide innovative tax and transfer pricing planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients; and manage to budget.

· Develop a project vision and set challenging personal and client service team goals.

· Manage, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax and transfer pricing projects and assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews.

· Work with tax partners and transfer pricing specialists to analyze and resolve international tax and finance issues and consult with clients on a wide range of tax and transfer pricing issues.

· Incorporate financial information into a proprietary financial model and conducting economic, financial, and accounting analyses.

· Prepare valuation reports for closely held or publicly traded companies.

· Review and analyze GAAP financial statements.

· Maintain active communication with clients to manage expectations, ensure satisfaction, make sure deadlines are met, and lead change efforts effectively.

Required Skills and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

· Five to seven years of progressive tax and transfer pricing experience in public accounting, consulting, or academia.

· Strong experience in staff and tax and transfer pricing management in an integrated client service team.

· Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.

· Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.

· Computer expertise including knowledge of tax software and technology.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

· Master's in Taxation or PhD. preferred.

Additional Information:

· Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.

Benefits:

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