Head of Artificial Intelligence

Grant Thornton is seeking a Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Senior Director to join the team. Approved office locations can be found below. 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI). As the Head of AI you will be reporting into the Chief Information Officer to lead our AI strategy and execution across the organization. Your goal will be to drive the adoption and implementation of AI and machine learning technologies, to guide the development of AI-powered products and solutions. You will combine deep technical expertise, strong leadership, collaboration and keen understanding of the evolving AI landscape.

Your day-to-day may include:

• Develop and execute on Grant Thornton's AI strategy in alignment with overall business goals.
• Collaborate with the Product organization in the development and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives to enhance business processes and drive innovation. Lead the workstreams to implement the strategy.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of AI solutions, including machine learning, natural language processing, and other advanced technologies.
• Establish best practices for model development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
• Work closely with executive leadership, peers and business unit heads to identify high-impact AI use cases, with regular reporting and presentation to the AI steering committee. 
• Evaluating AI trends, technologies, and partnerships to maintain a competitive edge and champion AI innovation. Cultivate a culture of experimentation and data-driven decision-making.
• Define ethical standards and governance frameworks for AI projects, ensuring responsible AI development practices, including fairness, transparency, and explainability. Ensure AI systems comply with regulatory and data privacy requirements.
• Mentor team members and foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
• Manage risks related to model drift, bias, and unintended consequences.

 

You have the following technical skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or related field.
• 15+ years of related work experience in a professional services form with a proven track record of building and deploying scalable AI solutions in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in modern AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with GenAI, LLMs, and multi-modal models in a production environment.
• Experience managing interdisciplinary teams and working cross-functionally.

 

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Chicago, IL, Downers Grove, IL, Denver, CO and Baltimore, MD offices only is between $206,300 and $343,800 per year.

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Washington, DC, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, CA, Newport Beach, CA San Diego, CA, Iselin, NJ and New York, NY offices only is between $222,800 and $371,300 per year.

The base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only is between  $237,200 and $395,400 per year. 

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.