Tara Soileau

Executive summary

As Managing Director in Grant Thornton’s Transaction Advisory services focusing on Data & Analytics, Tara leads a uniquely specialized and multinational team in the evaluation of deal strategy through all phases of the transaction life cycle – from pre-close diligence to post-deal portfolio optimization - bringing advanced analytics and deep insights to the forefront of data-informed strategic decisions.

Prior to leading the Data & Analytics practice, Tara served clients in Grant Thornton’s Transaction Advisory services practice, focusing exclusively on buy- and sell-side Financial Due Diligence for clients across Energy, Industrials, Construction, and Manufacturing, among other industries.

To complement her background as a deal advisor across hundreds of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures for corporate and institutional investor groups, Tara served in executive and senior finance roles for public and privately-held organizations, equipping her with first-hand knowledge of client experiences and needs.

With over 14 years of experience in the fields of accounting, finance, and deal advisory, but Tara’s true passion is solving unique challenges with data and analytics to create lasting value for clients.

Professional qualifications and memberships

• CPA - Texas (Grant Thornton Advisors LLC is not a licensed CPA firm)
• AICPA

Education

• Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting, Cum Laude, Lamar University
• Master of Business Administration, Corporate Finance, University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill