Senior Associate, M&A Integration Communications

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything.

• Develop and execute communication plans for assigned acquisitions from announcement through integration milestones.
• Partner with integration leaders and key stakeholders to identify communication needs, risks, and opportunities throughout the integration process.
• Recommend communication approaches that support employee engagement, stakeholder alignment, and successful integration outcomes.
• Independently manage the development and delivery of executive communications, firm-wide announcements, FAQs, change narratives, and client-facing messaging.
• Lead communication activities for assigned integrations, ensuring messaging is timely, consistent, and aligned with Aprio's brand and business objectives.
• Support and facilitate town halls, leadership communications, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with executive leaders, HR, Marketing, IT, Finance, and integration teams to gather input, align messaging, and support integration goals.
• Serve as a key communications partner for assigned acquisitions, providing guidance on messaging and communication timing.
• Identify communication risks and escalate concerns with recommended mitigation approaches
• Monitor communication effectiveness through employee feedback, engagement data, and stakeholder input.
• Analyze trends and provide insights to improve communication strategies and integration experiences.
• Contribute to the development of communication templates, tools, and best practices that support acquisition integrations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 6–8+ years of corporate communications experience.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale change initiatives preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong executive writing and storytelling skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally across HR, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence and professionalism.
• Experience developing communication strategies and messaging plans for complex organizational initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience partnering with senior leaders and executives.