Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance

Overview

This role supports the M&A Finance function and helps drive the organization’s inorganic growth and strategic evolution. Reporting to the Director of M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance leads and supports finance activities across the full M&A lifecycle—from diligence and transaction planning through sign, close, integration, and post-close value realization.

The role partners closely with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT, and business teams to assess transactions, support decision-making, and execute finance workstreams across acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle, including diligence, deal planning, close readiness, Day 1 execution, and post-close integration
• Partner with finance sub-functions and cross-functional M&A stakeholders to assess risks and opportunities, support transaction recommendations, and drive execution planning
• Lead finance diligence activities, including analysis of historical and projected financial performance, operating metrics, cash flow, working capital, and key transaction assumptions
• Review transaction materials and agreements to provide finance input on deal structure, financial risks, and key provisions
• Synthesize diligence findings, financial risks, and integration considerations into clear recommendations and decision-ready materials for leadership
• Analyze and negotiate key transaction and closing considerations, including minimum cash requirements, net working capital, funds flow, purchase price adjustments, escrows, holdbacks, and related closing mechanics
• Coordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, etc. to support Day 1 readiness and continuity of operations
• Develop and execute finance integration plans, including governance, milestone tracking, executive updates, risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making processes
• Partner with acquired company finance teams and internal stakeholders to transition processes, systems, controls, vendors, bank accounts, and reporting into the organization’s operating model
• Support closing and post-close execution activities, including review of seller deliverables, finance approvals, onboarding and transition planning, and transaction-related settlements in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Track integration progress, critical dependencies, and blockers against transaction objectives, escalating issues and driving timely resolution as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale M&A finance processes, tools, templates, and governance, while building strong relationships and influencing effectively across a matrixed organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 9+ years of relevant experience in M&A finance, transaction advisory, strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, and/or finance integration
• Demonstrated experience supporting transactions through financial diligence, modeling, close, and post-close integration
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations
• Experience leading across cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, and Tax
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leaders and executive stakeholders
• Proven ability to drive alignment, manage ambiguity, drive accountability, and deliver results in a matrixed organization
• Strong program and project management skills, including planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution
• High degree of business judgment, attention to detail, and ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance or accounting credentials
• Experience in the technology or SaaS industry
• Experience supporting software, cloud, or subscription-based business models
• Familiarity with valuation concepts and transaction metrics, including synergy analysis, cash flow assessment, and key deal performance indicators
• Experience supporting finance integration in acquisitions, divestitures, or complex business transformations
• Experience with enterprise finance systems and reporting tools
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing finance processes, governance, and operating models

Compensation & Benefits

• For U.S.-based roles, the organization expects a starting base salary between $124,000 and $221,430.
• Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range.
• In addition to base salaries, compensation may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location

• In-person onboarding and/or in-person ID verification may be required for this role.