Audit Senior Manager

Grant Thornton • San Jose, CA

4d • $138,000 - $230,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Grant Thornton is seeking an Audit Senior Manager to join the team in San Jose, CA.

As an Audit Senior Manager, you will use your technical and leadership skills to plan and lead the completion of financial statement audits. You’ll apply your experience to help engagement teams solve difficult business problems and review highly technical matters and disclosures — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with clients and your engagement teams, and use our world-class audit technology to work collaboratively, solve smarter, and have meaningful business conversations. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and training programs, as well as opportunities to grow the firm and your career, and achieve more, confidently.

Your day-to-day may include:

Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams concurrently to complete
financial statement audits
Consistently listening and communicating with clients about engagement and
service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and
thoroughly
Being a proactive problem solver and sought-after business adviser to your
clients on a variety of business improvement areas
Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing
consistent, regular feedback
Teaming up with Grant Thornton colleagues to identify and win new business
opportunities
Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We
empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then
you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or
where, you will have the support you need to thrive
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned

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.
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 in the way that best serves your clients and your
life. Consistent with the firm’s hybrid work model, this position will require
in-person attendance at least two 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related disciplines
• Minimum of eight years of progressive public accounting experience with a mid-sized to large firm
• An active CPA license (required)
• Analytical, technical, and auditing skills, including proficiency in US GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB rules and standards
• Continuously expand your professional network and have experience with business development
• Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
• Are curious about or have exposure to automation and digitization tools as part of audits or in the professional services environment
• Can travel as needed (Travel expectation: 25%)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting multiple engagement teams concurrently to complete financial statement audits
• Consistently listening and communicating with clients about engagement and service expectations; resolving technical and service issues quickly and thoroughly
• Being a proactive problem solver and sought-after business adviser to your clients on a variety of business improvement areas
• Training and supervising less experienced colleagues and providing consistent, regular feedback
• Teaming up with Grant Thornton colleagues to identify and win new business opportunities
• Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
• Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
• Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
• Other duties as assigned

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level