Grant Thornton (US)

Strategic Transformation Leader – Finance & Accounting Outsourcing - FAAS

Grant Thornton (US)  •  Dublin, IE (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Grant Thornton Ireland is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our Finance & Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) practice. This is not a traditional accounting role – it’s a strategic position for individuals who thrive on transformation, innovation, and leadership at scale.

As organisations evolve and expand across multiple jurisdictions, their finance and accounting functions face unprecedented complexity. We are looking for strategic thinkers and change leaders who can design and deliver operating models that meet these challenges head-on.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead Transformation: Drive end-to-end programmes that transition finance operations for global clients, ensuring seamless delivery and measurable impact.
  • Shape Strategy: Design innovative operating models that optimise efficiency, scalability, and compliance for multinational organisations.
  • Own Commercial Outcomes: Take full accountability for P&L, commercials, and financial performance of large-scale outsourcing engagements.
  • Influence at the Highest Level: Work closely with Partners, senior executives, and global programme teams within Grant Thornton and client organisations.
  • Drive Growth: Lead sales cycles, develop proposals, and build trusted relationships with CFOs and senior finance leaders in listed and multinational companies.
  • Deliver Excellence: Oversee complex programme governance, manage risk, and ensure successful execution across multiple jurisdictions.

What We’re Looking For

  • Transformation Expertise: Proven experience in leading large-scale finance transformation or outsourcing programmes.
  • Strategic Mindset: Ability to design and implement operating models for global organisations.
  • Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of pricing, profitability, and contract management.
  • Leadership: Exceptional people and project management skills; ability to inspire and mentor teams.
  • Global Perspective: Experience working across EMEA, APAC, and Americas with multinational clients.
  • Technical Foundation: Recognised accounting qualification and deep knowledge of IFRS, UK & Irish GAAP (other GAAPs a plus).
  • Client-Centric: Passion for delivering outstanding client service and building long-term partnerships.

Desirable Skills

  • Audit or FAAS background.
  • Experience working in Transformation and/or Consulting.

We are Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton Ireland is rapidly approaching 3,000 people, in 9 offices across Ireland, Isle of Man, Gibraltar and Bermuda. With a presence in over 149 countries around the world and a global network of 73,000 people, we bring our clients the local knowledge, national expertise and global presence to help them succeed – wherever they’re located.

At GT, we work as trusted advisors, bringing local knowledge and national expertise, with a global presence, to help businesses succeed – wherever they are located. We make business more personal by investing in building relationships and empowering our clients to make the right decisions for their organisation now and for the future. Whether that is working with the public sector to build thriving communities, with regulators and financial institutions to build trust, or with a diverse range of businesses to help them achieve their goals, Grant Thornton Ireland work hard to support clients to act on the issues that matter.

At GT Ireland we don’t just predict your future, we build it
A Career at GT
Looking for a more fulfilling role in professional services? One where fresh thinking, collaboration and diversity are valued? At Grant Thornton we do things differently.

What does this mean for you?
A career in a more inclusive working environment, a more collaborative work culture, a more supported, flexible working role, more possibilities to grow and more opportunities to help shape the future for your clients. We respect and value your experience. And we want you to bring your authentic self to work and be at your best. It is how it should be.

Grow with us
At Grant Thornton, we care about our people and work hard to make you feel valued. If you are looking to deepen and develop your skills, knowledge, and experience throughout your career, then that is what you will get, and more.
Our Benefits
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Grant Thornton (US)

About Grant Thornton (US)

Forget what you think you know about professional services. We go beyond what’s expected and help others do the same.

Grant Thornton is the brand name for Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC the U.S. member firms of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading independent audit & assurance, tax and advisory firms. That means our network has more than 73,000 professionals in more than 146 countries who are ready to help public and private organizations of all sizes take on today’s challenges. But what sets us apart isn’t just what we do – it’s how we do it. Here, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result. We’re collaborators – obsessed with quality and ready for anything – who understand the value of strong relationships. It’s how we challenge the expectations of business and empower our people and clients to do it, too.

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Grant Thornton International Limited (GTIL) and the member firms, including Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC, are not a worldwide partnership. Services are delivered by the member firms. GTIL and its member firms are not agents of, and do not obligate, one another and are not liable for one another’s acts or omissions. Please see www.grantthornton.com for further details.​

Industry
Accounting & Tax
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Year Founded
1924
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