Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Technical Accounting (CPA required) (REMOTE)

Overview

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

The role is remote (work from 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 by assessing the integration effort of proposed transactions.
• Evaluate purchase agreement provisions and provide accounting guidance on transaction structures.
• Prepare accounting entries and measurement period adjustments related to acquisition or divestiture activities; lead preparation of technical accounting memos for review by management and external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement of integration approaches by partnering with the Corporate Controller and broader Finance teams to expand and elevate the M&A accounting charter, strategy, and playbook/deliverables.
• Partner with Corporate Development and broader Finance and cross-functional teams in planning for acquisitions and other strategic initiatives.
• Research accounting literature and apply technical standards to complex business issues and transactions, including (but not limited to):
  • Revenue recognition
  • Business combinations
  • Divestitures
  • Investments
  • Impairments
  • Valuations
  • Inventory
  • Leases
  • Stock-based compensation
  • VIE and 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 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 organization’s business and SEC/GAAP regulations.
• Support development of worldwide accounting policies, including methods to improve quality and increase efficiency.
• 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.
• Six to eight years of related experience.
• At least three of the required years must be 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 specified education and experience.
• Aptitude for planning/managing deadlines for multiple active projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, including ability to effectively present 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 across finance and business/operations.
• Experience interpreting and applying requirements of Accounting Standards Codification topics.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
• General working knowledge of SEC regulations and filing requirements.

Location

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