Who is Grant Thornton? Grant Thornton is a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm on the move! As part of a dynamic, global organization of more than 53,000 people serving clients in more than 135 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader. Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenue in excess of $1.7 billion and operates 59 offices across the United States with more than 565 partners and 8,000+ employees. Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity, and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically – whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation. We are committed to capitalizing on our strengths and serving dynamic organizations that share our values and drive. Our global values of collaboration, leadership, excellence, agility, respect, and responsibility (“CLEARR”) guide our behaviors and fuel our ambition to be the firm that makes a difference every day. We put people first, and that is what sets us apart. We provide companies with the guidance that they need to help run their businesses, establish robust internal controls, use information effectively and improve performance. These services include compliance, consulting services, information technology solutions, forensic accounting and investigative services, recovery and reorganization, tax preparation, and valuation, to name a few. What is Information Technology? The Information Technology (IT) organization at Grant Thornton plays a crucial role in supporting and enhancing the firm's operations. By providing robust and reliable IT services, the team ensures that all professionals have the tools and resources they need to address business challenges effectively. Our inclusive approach influences the work of everyone in the firm, providing each individual with the opportunity to contribute. Information Technology enhances our strengths through cross-line and cross-functional representation, as well as go-to-market experience, to serve our clients in transformative ways now and in the future. IT embodies our inclusive, needs-focused, resourceful, and technology-forward approach to solving business problems. This includes teams and roles such as IT Governance, Enterprise Architecture, Program/Project Management Office, Platform Management, and Infrastructure & Operations. IT empowers our people to identify internal or client-facing business problems and needs, and then leverage emerging technologies to plan, build, test, and scale high-quality solutions. Position Summary: Information Technology Interns will participate in an 8-week program in one of two key areas of Information Technology Governance. IT Governance The IT Governance team is responsible for overseeing key areas such as Budgeting & Finance, Vendor Management, Asset Management, and Business Support. Their role is to ensure that IT aligns with organizational objectives and delivers value effectively. IT governance, in this context, refers to the framework that defines decision rights and accountability, promoting responsible and efficient use of information technology. It establishes who is responsible for making critical IT decisions and holding them accountable, ensuring that these decisions are made in a structured and consistent manner. IT governance is not about managing the day-to-day operations of IT but about setting the arrangements for decision-making and responsibility across the organization. This position will focus on one of two major areas in the IT Governance group, being IT Finance Support and IT Asset Management. + IT Reporting & Governance Analytics: This role is primarily focused on analytics and automation, specifically emphasizing the strategic support for our Information Technology budget and financial operations. This includes learning to generate accurate reports utilizing Power BI and other productivity platforms, assisting in responding to ad-hoc requests by providing analyses for decision-making, and collaborating with the team to streamline governance reporting processes and address ad-hoc inquiries. + IT Asset Management: This role will focus on assisting in the management and tracking of IT assets, ensuring accurate inventory records, and supporting maintenance of assets in LeanIX, an enterprise architecture management tool. Your role will involve collaborating with various teams to gather and analyze data, helping to streamline asset management processes, and providing support for LeanIX-related tasks to ensure efficient and effective IT operations. Additional responsibilities may include: + Collaborate with professionals from the US and India within the Global Technology team for a diverse international experience, with potential opportunities to work with colleagues in Ireland. + Participate in and deliver presentation(s) during the Quarterly All Hands IT Town Hall. + Interact with internal resources to contribute to essential Information Technology projects aligned with core service areas. Information Technology Qualifications: + Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field. + Demonstrates Grant Thornton’s CLEARR values: Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect, and Responsibility. + Strong academic performance with an interest in technology and a creative mindset. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. + Willingness to work collaboratively in a team environment and the capacity to learn from and contribute to the knowledge of peers. + Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders. + Demonstrated professionalism, reliability, and a strong work ethic. + Ability to work in both remote and in-person work environments, in both of the Chicagoland offices (Downers Grove and downtown Chicago.) Benefits: Grant Thornton offers an outstanding opportunity for career growth and development, an attractive compensation and incentive program, generous benefits including immediate participation in our 401(k) plan, and a flexible work environment that offers individual enrichment opportunities in a team environment. It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The pay rate for this position in the firm's Chicago, IL office is $33.50 per hour. About Us At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better. In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two specialized entities: Grant Thornton LLP, a licensed, certified public accounting (CPA) firm that provides audit and assurance services ― and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (not a licensed CPA firm), which exclusively provides non-attest offerings, including tax and advisory services. In 2025, Grant Thornton formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform with Grant Thornton Ireland. The platform offers a premier Trans-Atlantic advisory and tax practice, as well as independent American and Irish audit practices. With $2.7 billion in revenues and more than 50 offices spanning the U.S., Ireland and other territories, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of 12,000 quality-driven professionals enjoying exceptional career-growth opportunities and a distinctive cross-border culture. Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network, which provides access to its member firms in more than 150 global markets. About the Team The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how: • Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life. • Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household. • We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers • When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers Here’s what you can expect next: If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers. Benefits: We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits + Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period. + Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave. Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation. Additional Details: It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact HR@us.gt.com. For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.