Corporate Accounting Manager

Our client, a growing global manufacturing organization, is seeking a Finance Manager – Corporate Development to join its corporate finance team. This newly created role will serve as a key finance partner supporting mergers & acquisitions, strategic investments, post-merger integration activities, and enterprise-wide finance initiatives.

This position offers strong visibility across executive leadership and cross-functional teams, along with significant long-term growth potential within a dynamic and acquisitive organization.

• Serve as the primary finance partner supporting corporate development and acquisition-related activities
• Coordinate finance-related workflows across Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Internal Audit, and operational finance teams
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and strategic investment transactions from due diligence through post-close integration
• Identify accounting, reporting, and internal control implications related to acquisitions and transaction structures
• Assist with post-close integration activities including GL mapping, financial reporting integration, working capital audits, inventory reconciliation, and internal control alignment
• Partner with Treasury on financing, liquidity planning, and cash flow considerations
• Support transition service agreements, escrow tracking, earn-out reporting, and acquisition-related accounting activities
• Ensure compliance with public company reporting requirements, internal controls, and governance standards
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and leadership teams on SOX readiness and remediation efforts
• Drive process improvement and standardization initiatives related to M&A and finance operations
• Support financial analysis and reporting for leadership and strategic decision-making

• 6+ years of accounting and/or finance experience
• CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and post‑merger integration activities strongly preferred
• Strong project management and cross‑functional coordination skills

• A hands‑on finance professional who enjoys leading projects and driving execution
• Someone who can coordinate across multiple stakeholders and keep complex initiatives moving forward
• A strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and process orientation
• An adaptable professional comfortable working in a growing and acquisitive environment
• A collaborative team player with executive‑level communication skills
• Base salary target: $120,000 – $160,000
• Strong long‑term growth potential within corporate finance leadership