Senior Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

Job Description

Connor Group is hiring remote professionals for this role, with the obligation to work onsite at a client location when required. Professionals may also utilize our offices across the U.S. if available and appropriate to their situation. This role focuses on finance projects within accounting and operations, including complex technical accounting, financial reporting, finance software implementation, and automation.

• Lead and execute the engagement team across the M&A lifecycle, including comprehensive financial and operational analysis, and quality of earnings for both buy‑side and sell‑side due diligence engagements, and understand accounting and finance organization deal issues.
• Strengthen client relationships and generate additional engagement opportunities through excellent quality, timely execution and a strategic approach to service delivery.
• Identify and communicate critical deal issues, the strength and weakness of the business against industry benchmarks that could impact the purchase price or the deal structure.
• Solve complex problems that arise throughout the M&A lifecycle.
• Challenge assumptions related to financial models.
• Identify critical post‑closing matters to be addressed to ensure improvements in profitability and cash flows.
• Interact extensively with personnel of the target companies and the client.
• Review and prepare due diligence reports outlining analyses and findings.
• Assist with the finalization of opening balance sheet and purchase price allocations, and closing working capital calculations.
• Prepare and execute an integration plan, monitor synergy benefits and/or resolve integration issues.
• Provide a client‑service mentality and ensure work is delivered timely and in accordance with firm standards.
• Supervise, coach, and mentor all levels of staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and contribute to performance feedback and training.
• Develop and communicate workplace culture and code of conduct.

• Rated top 25% of Big Four class.
• Minimum 6-7 years of public accounting and industry experience (minimum 4 years in M&A/transaction advisory).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• CPA license required.
• Ability to manage teams and own their work product.
• Hard‑working, detail‑oriented, and ability to motivate engagement teams.
• Professional and personable demeanor.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Proven solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Passion for helping clients.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience and familiarity with technology and/or healthcare industries preferred.
• Ability to act and lead as the client contact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills.
• Experience with BI/FP&A tools (Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI) preferred.
• Some travel may be required (~25%).

• Health insurance packages and wellness programs.
• One‑on‑one coaching program and career development opportunities.
• Work‑life balance support.