Grant Thornton LLP consolidating Northern Virginia offices to Arlington County

Published June 16, 2016 by Veronica Garabelli

Grant Thornton LLP announced Thursday it will invest $15.75 million to consolidate its Northern Virginia offices to Arlington County. The move will retain 994 jobs and create 348 jobs.

 The Chicago-based accounting and advisory firm currently has offices in Alexandria and McLean. According to a news release issued by Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s office, Virginia competed against Washington, D.C. for the project.
 

McAuliffe approved a $1 million grant from the Commonwealth’s Opportunity Fund to assist Arlington County with the project.

The company also will be eligible to receive a Major Business Facility Job Tax Credit.

Funding and services to support the company’s employee training activities will be provided through the Virginia Jobs Investment Program.

Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, a major audit, tax and advisory firm. In the United States, Grant Thornton has revenue of more than $1.45 billion and operates 59 offices with more than 550 partners and 7,000 employees.