Communications Business Partner, Associate Director

Grant Thornton is seeking a Business Communications- Associate Director to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below.

Grant Thornton is re-imagining its Communications function to 1) support the business and anchor in the CEOs and organizations key priorities; 2) deliver on a global scale with greater efficiency quality and operational rigor; and 3) broaden the scope of the core team through new capabilities and competencies including M&A investor relations issues management change enablement and tech integration such as AI tools and other resources.

The Associate Director of Business Communications will serve as a Communications Business Partner and be responsible for the oversight of internal communications across the Americas and as a part of a multinational team. This individual will deliver outcomes and impact in support of service lines go-to-market and other enterprise-wide functions. This position is instrumental in reaching the firms internal audiences through strategic planning messaging and tactical execution and this individual will play a key role in communicating the strategy and values of the firm with a primary goal of intentionally supporting the culture of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Help drive annual strategic planning for internal communications.
• Provide overall direction for internal storytelling message delivery and activating the firms brand and culture.
• Develop and manage creative programs and firm messaging that drive employee trust and engagement both internally and externally.
• Provide coaching and heavily collaborate with the multinational communications center of excellence helping to guide team resources and guarantee quality of written verbal and multi-channel communications.
• Contribute to the management of key annual internal communications events to engage leaders and teammates.
• Maintain and evolve internal communications metrics across key programs and channels.
• Provide counsel to internal clients and become a trusted advisor on communications matters.
• Enhance communication policies processes and procedures.
• Ensure a high level of collaboration across the firms lines of business.

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS AND IMPACT

• Bachelors degree in Communication Journalism English or other related major.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as communications professional with current track record of breakthrough internal communications strategy and measurable results.
• Exude confidence in executive settings and be intellectually curious.

• Outstanding oral written editing creative and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to thrive in a highly matrixed environment and perform under pressure.

• Ability to quickly grasp complex subject matter into accessible useful content.

• Track record of social media participation and understanding.

• Proven ability to adapt writing style to various online and print materials.

• Strong communications research skills and ability to rapidly research analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources.

• Tech-savvy and ability to leverage tools and technology to foster efficiencies (e.g. MS Office Suite Smartsheet Copilot other AI).

• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Professional services experience a plus though not required.
• Ability to travel as needed.

The base salary range for this position in the firms Chicago IL office only is between $128000 and $192000 per year.

The base salary range for this position in the firms New York NY office only is between $138200 and $207400 per year