Value Creation Manager

Grant Thornton
Chicago
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 170,200 - 212,750 annuallyFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 6+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Presentation","Leadership","Problem-solving","Client management"]

Lead and govern operational due diligence and value-creation initiatives for private equity and corporate clients across the transaction lifecycle. Coordinate cross-functional diligence teams, develop integration/separation plans, and drive cost optimization, working capital improvements, and post-close execution to maximize EBITDA and value.

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Value Creation Manager

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Job Summary

Lead and govern operational due diligence and value-creation initiatives for private equity and corporate clients across the transaction lifecycle. Coordinate cross-functional diligence teams, develop integration/separation plans, and drive cost optimization, working capital improvements, and post-close execution to maximize EBITDA and value.
Location: Chicago
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Manage buy-side and sell-side transaction engagements in coordination with Financial Due Diligence, IT, Supply Chain, Human Capital, and other diligence teams.
  • •Lead operational due diligence workstreams to assess business performance, operational risks, and opportunities for improvement.
  • •Oversee standalone, one-time, and stranded cost assessments and lead synergy/interdependency analyses.
  • •Drive cost optimization and working capital initiatives (AR/AP/inventory) to improve EBITDA and develop prioritized, owner-assigned roadmaps.
  • •Mentor junior team members, support business development activities, and deliver clear client reports/presentations while ensuring timely delivery.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 170,200 - 212,750 annually
Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionAnnual Bonus

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
  • •Minimum 6 years of experience in transaction advisory, management consulting, operational due diligence, integration and separation, corporate strategy, private equity, or a related field.
  • •Industry-recognized professional certification required.
  • •Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including financial analysis, data modeling, and process mapping.
  • •Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; ability to synthesize complex information into clear recommendations. Travel ability as needed.
Experience:6+ yearsPrivate equityTransaction advisoryManagement consulting
Education:Bachelor's
Skills:CommunicationPresentationLeadershipProblem-solvingClient management
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Microsoft ExcelPowerPointData modelingFinancial analysis

Company Brief

Grant Thornton
Global accounting and advisory network providing audit, tax, and consulting services to businesses, public sector entities, and private clients across industries through independent member firms operating under the Grant Thornton brand.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
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