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

Overview

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

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 cross-functional teams to integrate acquired entities into corporate processes and controls
• Support financial due diligence by 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 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 cross-functional Finance and other teams to plan 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 and consolidation assessments
• Perform contract review and assist with structuring to ensure agreements and related financial impacts (including accounting implications) are properly understood by key decision makers
• Support 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 in response to changes in the business and SEC/GAAP regulations
• Support development of worldwide accounting policies; identify methods to improve quality and efficiencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or a related discipline
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration is beneficial
• Six to eight years of related experience, with at least three years with a national CPA firm
• Experience supporting a publicly traded company subject to SEC reporting requirements is required
• Experience with a Big Four certified public accounting firm is highly preferred
• CPA required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a substitute for the specific education and experience listed above

Additional Requirements / Skills

• Aptitude for planning and managing deadlines across multiple active projects
• Exceptional communication skills, including presenting information to different levels of the organization, especially senior and executive leadership
• Creative problem-solving and ability to think independently
• Ability to self-motivate and work independently
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner across finance and business/operations teams
• Experience interpreting and applying Accounting Standards Codification requirements
• Strong analytical skills
• 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, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, certifications, location, and any collective agreements, if applicable
• Remote candidates located outside of the USA should be aware that the relevant pay range varies based on 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, and work-life balance flexibility.

Location

• Remote work from a home office, preferably located on the East Coast
• Occasional domestic/international travel may be required