M&A Integration Controllership Manager

Mergers & Acquisition Integration Controllership Manager

Apex Systems is looking for a Mergers & Acquisition Integration Controllership Manager to support our client in the DMV area!

The M&A Integration Controllership Manager will oversee the financial integration and separation processes for acquisitions and divestitures across the organization. Partnering closely with cross-functional departments, the manager will ensure that key milestones are achieved and that Controllership priorities are operationalized. Combining project management expertise with hands-on accounting knowledge, the manager will drive seamless financial transitions that align with the company's strategic objectives.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader who possesses a balance of strategic project oversight and in-depth financial acumen. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

What You'll Do

• Lead M&A integration and divestiture projects, serving as the primary point of contact within the Controllership team.
• Develop and manage comprehensive cross-functional project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Track and monitor key milestones, deliverables, and dependencies for integration and separation initiatives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and roadblocks to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Maintain a comprehensive M&A playbook, incorporate lessons learned, and periodically update the document to reflect best practices.
• Provide hands-on financial expertise to support integration tasks such as mapping financial processes, consolidating accounting systems, and performing balance sheet reviews.
• Conduct compliance analysis for regulatory, accounting, and internal control requirements and document any gaps for remediation.
• Assist with review and prepare financial reporting, Purchase Price Allocations (PPA), related journal entries, and other finance-specific elements of M&A transactions, divestiture agreements, or post-acquisition process, as needed.
• Serve as the liaison between Controllership and cross-functional leadership teams to establish clear communication and seamless collaboration during M&A initiatives.
• Identify and address gaps in processes, systems, and controls to support post-close integration or pre-close divestiture preparations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in M&A integration, divestitures, or audit or accounting advisory
• Experience working within or alongside large publicly traded organizations
• Experienced with M&A integration management, including accounting, transaction advisory, and M&A consulting environments
• Experience with post-merger integration, carve-outs, finance and accounting integration, purchase accounting, financial due diligence, and synergy tracking across complex transactions
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting, internal controls, ERP integrations, and financial reporting processes
• Ability to lead integration management office (IMO) activities, and coordinate cross-functional work streams, including finance, HR, IT, legal, and operations
• Ability to lead complex, cross-functional projects within a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Training Certificate

Nice to Have Skills

• Experience working for a Big Four firm in accounting transaction advisory, or M&A practice
• Experience with ERP systems and financial system implementations or integrations
• Experience with Costpoint or Net Suite
• Experience with change management principles and practices
• Experience with project management
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail
• Possession of excellent organizations, problem-solving, analytical, and executive communication skills
• Master's degree
• CPA License

Compensation

Our client celebrates your contributions, provides you with opportunities and choices, and supports your total well-being. Their offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Their recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our client's benefit programs.

Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.

Salary at our client is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.