Accounting Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

The Accounting Manager – M&A is responsible for leading the accounting and financial integration of acquired businesses throughout the transaction lifecycle. This role owns post-close integration activities, executes purchase accounting, and ensures acquired entities are successfully transitioned into the company’s financial systems, policies, and internal controls.

This position partners closely with the Director of Finance, M&A on transaction planning, diligence, and integration strategy, while independently driving detailed accounting work streams and coordinating with cross‑functional teams including AR, AP, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and IT.

• Assist in financial due diligence efforts, including quality of earnings analysis, revenue recognition assessments (ASC 606), and working capital evaluations
• Analyze historical financial performance, including revenue, margins, and client/project data
• Review third‑party diligence reports (finance, tax, insurance)
• Support review of purchase agreements, focusing on working capital adjustments, earnouts, escrow provisions, and other key financial terms
• Prepare data requests, schedules, and supporting analyses for diligence

• Support order‑to‑cash integration planning and execution
• Validate and reconcile opening AR balances and accrued revenue
• Coordinate contract, project, and billing data migration
• Assist with system readiness, billing processes, and time entry procedures

• Lead purchase‑to‑pay integration activities
• Validate vendor data and oversee opening AP balances
• Ensure proper expense classification across pre‑ and post‑close periods
• Implement approval workflows and expense reporting processes

• Execute purchase accounting under ASC 805, including opening balance sheet preparation
• Map chart of accounts and establish new entities or reporting structures
• Support purchase price allocation and related journal entries
• Prepare technical accounting documentation and transaction memos
• Monitor working capital adjustments, earnouts, and escrow activity
• Transition acquired entities into standard close and reporting cycles
• Oversee initial post‑acquisition close periods
• Align accounting policies, including ASC 606 and ASC 842
• Support system transitions and data migration from legacy platforms
• Serve as primary accounting contact through stabilization

• Assist with bank account setup and access controls
• Validate opening cash balances and initial reconciliations
• Partner with Treasury on cash forecasting and transition activities
• Support integration of subcontractors and vendor relationships
• Coordinate with HR and Payroll to ensure accurate financial handoffs
• Act as finance lead for integration projects across multiple transactions
• Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reporting
• Supervise and review work performed by junior team members
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and elevate concerns as needed

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 805, ASC 606, and ASC 842
• Experience with M&A accounting, financial integration, and multi‑entity environments
• Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with ERP or project accounting systems preferred
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA preferred (or in progress)
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in M&A accounting, transaction advisory, or technical accounting within public accounting or corporate environments