Accounting Integration Lead

About the Company

Cobalt Service Partners is a private equity–backed platform building the leading commercial access and security integration business in North America. Our partner companies design, install, and service mission‑critical systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related low‑voltage infrastructure for enterprise, institutional, and commercial customers.

Backed by Alpine Investors, a private equity firm specialising in middle market companies in the services and software industries and with $15bn+ of AUM Cobalt has scaled rapidly since launch, completing seventeen acquisitions in under two years and establishing a differentiated operating model in a large, fragmented, and growing market. Our leadership team combines deep operating experience with disciplined investment practices, and we are building a platform designed to scale through both organic growth and M&A.

• Unwavering stewardship
• Excellence in action
• Seek and tell the truth
• Love learning
• Enjoy the ride

We’re seeking a dynamic Accounting Integration professional who is passionate about M&A transactions and project management. The role will be responsible for leading audit and related financial disclosures for the transaction, including the post‑close true‑up; onboarding each new acquisition onto our finance tech stack; seamless coordination with all parties in the M&A integration process (deal team, diligence team, accounting, etc.); and continuously improving the onboarding process.

This is a project‑based role that requires strong organisational and project management skills and is suited for someone who excels in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate will be able to anticipate roadblocks in a project and resolve issues quickly and efficiently leveraging their experience with finance operations and technical accounting.

• Ensure effective coordination with all parties in the M&A integration process (deal team, diligence team, HR, accounting, etc.) to design and execute a post‑acquisition onboarding plan for finance and accounting operations.
• Work with the diligence team to (i) assess talent to develop post‑acquisition resource plan; (ii) assess accounting recognition policies to inform Quality of Earnings adjustments as well as post‑acquisition accounting processes; (iii) ensure pro forma historic financials are updated and loaded in our reporting system; and (iv) coordinate negotiation of the working capital true‑up.
• Coordinate with Controller team on ASC 805 valuation of the acquisition with our third‑party valuation firm within 90 days post‑acquisition.
• Coordinate with Controller team on opening balance sheet and all deal‑related support for the auditors; manage their review of the transaction; and resolve all comments within 90 days post‑acquisition.
• Identify strategic changes to the onboarding process, where necessary, and advocate for continuous process improvements.

• Degree in accounting or finance
• 8+ years of experience; public accounting and controller experience a plus
• CPA preferred
• Experience with M&A transactions
• Significant knowledge of GAAP
• Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects at the same time
• Experience with a range of financial tech stack applications strongly preferred
• Team oriented and excited to grow and scale a business over the next 5‑10 years
• High learning agility and eagerness to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Unquestionable integrity
• Ability to work proactively across multiple stakeholders; excellent communication skills

Cobalt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, 401k match, and flexible time off.

As set forth in Cobalt Service Partners’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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