M&A Integration Controllership Manager

Financial Integration Manager (M&A)

Sparks Group, partnered with a renowned forward-thinking government contractor is seeking an experienced Financial Integration Manager (M&A) to lead the financial integration and separation activities associated with acquisitions and divestitures. This highly visible role partners with Finance, Accounting, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations to drive successful transaction execution, ensure accounting compliance, and deliver seamless post-merger integrations. The ideal candidate combines strong project management skills with deep technical accounting expertise and thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial integration and divestiture initiatives, serving as the primary Controllership lead for M&A transactions.
• Develop and manage cross-functional integration project plans, timelines, milestones, risks, and deliverables.
• Support financial integration activities including purchase accounting, balance sheet reviews, financial reporting, ERP integration, and process harmonization.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to identify process improvements, resolve integration challenges, and maintain M&A best practices.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting M&A integration, divestitures, transaction advisory, or accounting advisory engagements.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, purchase accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, ERP systems, and post-merger integration processes.
• Experience leading complex, cross-functional projects involving Finance, HR, IT, Legal, and Operations within large or publicly traded organizations.
• PMP certification (or equivalent project management training) with excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Requirements

• Big Four public accounting experience within Transaction Advisory, Deals, or M&A Consulting practices.
• CPA license and/or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with ERP implementations or integrations, including Costpoint or Net Suite.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and finance transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and executive-level communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.