Manager, M&A Technical Accounting (CPA required) (REMOTE)

Overview

This role involves leading financial integration activities for acquisitions and providing expert guidance on complex accounting matters. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with project leadership skills and has experience supporting acquisitions, divestitures, and business transformations.

Work is remote, from a home office, preferably located on the East Coast.

Occasional domestic/international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance workstream for acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs, and strategic investments
• Develop and execute a finance integration plan covering Day 1 readiness through long-term operating model alignment
• Collaborate with other functions to ensure seamless integration of acquired entities into corporate processes and controls
• Support financial due diligence activities, assessing integration effort for proposed transactions
• Evaluate purchase agreement provisions and provide accounting guidance on transaction structures
• Prepare accounting entries/measurement period adjustments related to acquisition or divestiture
• Lead the preparation of technical accounting memos for review by management and external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement of integration approaches in partnership with the Corporate Controller and broader Finance teams, expanding and elevating the M&A accounting charter, strategy, and playbook/deliverables
• Partner with Corporate Development and broader Finance and cross-functional teams in planning acquisitions and other strategic initiatives
• Research accounting literature and apply technical standards to complex business issues and transactions, including revenue recognition, business combinations, divestitures, investments, impairments, valuations, inventory, leases, stock-based compensation, and VIE/consolidation assessments
• Perform contract review and assist with structuring to ensure agreements and related financial impact (including accounting implications) are properly understood by key decision makers
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting and reporting guidance issued by FASB or the SEC, including researching and recommending proper accounting and reporting application
• Update and implement accounting policies and procedures to respond to changes in the business and SEC/GAAP regulations
• Support development of worldwide accounting policies; identify methods to improve quality of worldwide accounting and efficiencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or related discipline
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is beneficial
• 6–8 years of related experience, with at least three of those years at a national CPA firm
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company subject to SEC reporting requirements is required
• Big Four experience is highly preferred
• CPA required

Additional requirements:

• Aptitude for planning/managing deadlines for a variety of active projects
• Exceptional communication skills, including presenting information to various levels of the organization, especially senior and executive leadership
• Creative approach to problem solving and ability to think “out of the box”
• Ability to self-motivate and function independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with teams within finance and business/operations
• Experience interpreting and applying Accounting Standards Codification topics
• Demonstrated strong analytical skills
• General working knowledge of SEC regulations and filing requirements

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual pay range (USA): $120K - $140K USD
• Salaries vary within the range based on factors including experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and any collective agreements, if applicable
• Remote candidates located outside of the USA should note the relevant pay range varies by country and location

Benefits may include (based on position):

• Bonus/incentives based on performance
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Stock purchase program
• Health and wellness coverage
• Employee and family wellbeing support programs
• Work-life balance flexibility

Location

Remote (home office), preferably on the East Coast. Occasional domestic/international travel may be required.