Grant Thornton named one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture by Forbes

Recognition marks second consecutive year the firm has earned the distinction

CHICAGO — Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands of professionals providing end-to-end audit, assurance, tax and advisory services, has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Company Culture 2026 for the second consecutive year. 

The annual list, compiled by Forbes in partnership with market research firm Statista, is based on an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S.-based employees at organizations with at least 1,000 employees. The survey evaluates key drivers of company culture informed by employee perceptions of the overall work environment and growth opportunities. 

“This recognition means a lot to us because it highlights something we truly believe: culture matters. At Grant Thornton, The GT Way guides how we lead, make decisions, and show up when it counts,” said Rashada Whitehead, Grant Thornton’s chief communications, culture & inclusion officer. “Our culture comes to life through the everyday actions and experiences that shape our work. We want every teammate to feel supported with the tools, guidance, and confidence to navigate the business, work together, and deliver for our clients.” 

Grant Thornton’s people-first culture emphasizes flexibility, professional development and well-being, enabling its professionals to grow their careers while delivering high-quality service. The firm continues to evolve its workplace practices to meet the needs of a changing workforce and remain competitive in attracting top talent. 

“This recognition underscores our commitment to building a firm where people feel supported and have the opportunity to grow,” said Jeanna Shapiro, Grant Thornton’s chief people & culture officer. “By investing in our people and evolving our workplace to meet the needs of a changing workforce, we’re positioning Grant Thornton for sustained growth and long-term success.” 

This recognition adds to a growing list of recent workplace and culture honors for Grant Thornton. In recent months, the firm was named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Entry-Level Employees 2026 by Newsweek, earned a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index and received honors from the Brandon Hall Group for learning and development excellence. 

To learn more about Grant Thornton’s culture and career opportunities, visit www.grantthornton.com/careers.  

About Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton delivers professional services in the US 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 January 2025, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC formed a multinational, multidisciplinary platform. The platform offers a premier advisory and tax practice, as well as independent audit practices. With offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia Pacific region, the platform delivers a singular client experience that includes enhanced solutions and capabilities, backed by powerful technologies and a roster of almost 25,000 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. 

Grant Thornton LLP, Grant Thornton Advisors LLC and their respective subsidiaries operate as an alternative practice structure (APS). The APS conforms with applicable laws, regulations and professional standards, including those from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

“Grant Thornton” refers to the brand under which the member firms in the Grant Thornton International Ltd (GTIL) network provide services to their clients and/or refers to one or more member firms. Grant Thornton LLP and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC serve as the U.S. member firms of the GTIL network. GTIL and its member firms are not a worldwide partnership and all member firms are separate legal entities. Member firms deliver all services; GTIL does not provide services to clients.