Grant Thornton Manager Interview Questions
& Process

The interview was straightforward and lasted about 10 minutes. They mainly assessed my fundamental understanding of accounting principles and whether I was proficient with Microsoft Office Excel.

A former manager reached out about a remote consulting role, which would let me move from the Bay Area to the Southeast in about a year without needing a new job. The interview process was standard and led to an offer. They offered a 165k base salary, which I knew was below their typical range. I tried to negotiate for more, citing my current cost of living, but they stated they would only offer 165k because I was planning to move to the Southeast. My move was uncertain at the time, and I only brought it up due to my prior relationship with the manager. I felt my compensation should be based on my current situation, given the uncertainties, with the possibility of adjustment later, but we didn't agree on this.

Had a good first interview, which was easy since I was overqualified. They were really slow to set up the second round, but I figured it was due to summer holidays. Eventually, I got a big brief to prepare and present, with the meeting date to be confirmed. I worked hard on the brief, creating a strategy and visuals. When I followed up about the meeting time today, they told me they'd already made someone else an offer. They never let me know to stop working on the brief, which was a lot of work. They totally wasted my time. Really shoddy experience. Avoid.