Associate Director – FinanceGrant Thornton continues to experience significant growth, creating exciting opportunities within our internal finance team. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Director to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to play a key leadership role in a fast‑paced and transformative environment.The successful candidate will collaborate closely with Partners and senior management across our Irish & international offices, contributing to strategic decision‑making, delivering high‑quality insights, and leading cross‑functional initiatives that enhance how we operate.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership- Lead key strategic initiatives aligned with departmental and firm‑wide priorities.- Act as a senior advisor to Partners by providing impactful insights and recommendations.- Drive continuous improvement and transformation across processes and reporting frameworks.Operational & Functional Leadership- Oversee the delivery of high‑quality outputs across multiple teams.- Manage and review internal reporting outputs such as monthly P&Ls and Balance sheet reconciliations.- Ensure effective planning, prioritisation, and execution across competing deadlines.- Review workpapers and coordinate statutory audits locally.- Play a key role in US integration, cross‑border coordination, and delivery of monthly reporting packs.People Leadership & Collaboration- Coach and mentor team members, fostering a high‑performance culture.- Lead cross‑service line collaboration to support wider business objectives.Governance, Controls & Risk Management- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.- Strengthen internal controls Stakeholder Management- Serve as a key liaison between global teams and external stakeholders.- Build and maintain strong relationships across the firm.Key Skills & Experience- Qualified accountant or equivalent professional qualification, with 4+ years' post‑qualification experience.- Strong technical accounting knowledge- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.- Experience leading high‑performing teams.- Advanced proficiency in Excel, reporting tools, and relevant systems such as Power Bi- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- High attention to detail.#LI-KS1We are Grant ThorntonGrant 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 GTLooking 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 BenefitsPlease follow this link for information on our generous benefits package.