Advisory – FAAS – Global Compliance and Report Solutions Manager – Dublin/Cork

Advisory – FAAS – Global Compliance and Report Solutions Manager

Dublin/Cork

This is a high-profile managerial role within Grant Thornton’s Financial Accounting and Advisory Services (FAAS) team. As a FAAS Manager, you will work closely with Partners and senior leadership across the firm, as well as senior finance stakeholders in publicly listed companies and multinational organisations.

You will lead the delivery of complex financial reporting engagements, support clients through significant business change, and provide technical guidance on accounting matters. Our clients operate in dynamic and evolving environments, often across multiple jurisdictions, and require practical, commercially focused solutions.

This role offers significant exposure to technical challenges, international projects, and career progression within a fast-growing advisory team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality financial reporting and advisory services within agreed timelines and budgets.
• Lead and review the preparation of complex financial statements (IFRS, FRS 102, US GAAP).
• Advise clients on technical accounting issues—including group restructurings, acquisitions, consolidations, impairment assessments, revenue recognition, and lease accounting.
• Manage project planning and resource allocation while ensuring strong governance and quality.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor to finance leaders.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of senior associates and associates, supporting their technical and professional growth.
• Contribute to business development initiatives, proposals, and client presentations.
• Work collaboratively across service lines and international teams (EMEA, APAC, Americas).
• Ensure compliance with internal risk management frameworks and regulatory standards.
• Identify process improvements and innovative solutions to enhance team efficiency and client service.

Skills & Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CPA or equivalent).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified experience in audit or financial reporting, ideally with at least 2 years at Assistant Manager or Manager level.
• Background in a Top 20 practice or advisory firm preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects.
• Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
• Strong project management capability with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to deliver practical solutions to clients.
• Experience with CaseWare and electronic audit packages an advantage.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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