Finance Transformation & M&A Integration Consultant

DLC is an award-winning professional services firm specializing in finance, accounting, project management & financial systems integration projects. Our teams provide flexible, efficient & customized on demand execution addressing financial challenges under the office of the CFO. DLC serves clients across Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, & Orange County markets.

We continue to invest in our team to grow the business & expand our presence. Our DLC Philadelphia market is seeking experienced Accounting & Finance consultants to join us in a full-time salaried role. This unique opportunity offers the best of both worlds with the variety & challenge of project-based work with the stability & continuity of a full-time position.

As a DLC consultant, you will work with a talented team of professionals and make a significant investment in your career. You will help clients navigate critical accounting & finance initiatives from reporting and compliance to forecasting, systems implementations & transformations, process improvements & interim leadership support. Our clients include a mix of Fortune 1000 companies, Middle Market and private equity backed.

This is a strong fit for professionals who want to:

• Build a dynamic career in accounting & finance consulting client facing opportunities
• Work directly with finance & operating executives
• Contribute to high-impact, visible projects
• Continue growing their skills across industries & functional areas
• Enjoy the support, benefits & career development of a full-time employer

As an Accounting & Finance Consultant, you may contribute across several types of engagements depending on client needs, your experience & project scope.

• M&A Integration Management: Lead Day 1 readiness and post-merger financial integration across accounting, FP&A and treasury functions.
• Finance Transformation & Process Optimization: Evaluate core financial workflows to standardize, automate, and modernize operations across newly acquired and existing enterprise units.
• AI & Automation Implementation: Identify and deploy AI-driven solutions (e.g., predictive forecasting, natural language financial reporting, generative AI tools, and automated reconciliations) to optimize FP&A capabilities.
• Systems Architecture & Data Alignment: Partner closely with IT, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Applications teams to guide ERP implementations, financial data model harmonization, and system consolidation (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Workday).
• FP&A Leadership: Managed day-to-day FP&A budgeting, forecasting, reporting, build consolidated and scenario financial modeling, synergy realization tracking, and cross-functional financial planning to ensure post-acquisition performance targets are met.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Alignment: Direct governance committees, executive reporting, and cross-functional change initiatives across matrixed business units.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• Holds an MBA and/or CPA or in process required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leveraging AI, machine learning, or advanced automation tools within finance or FP&A workflows.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP platforms and implementations
• Proven track record of executing financial post-merger integrations
• 8+ years of progressive experience, including years inside a Fortune 1000 company required
• Experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, reporting, systems, or transformation
• The ability to adapt quickly across different clients, industries & business needs
• Strong analytical, project management & communication skills
• A collaborative approach & confidence working with senior…