Technical Accounting & M&A Analyst N. Reading MA

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Mergers & Acquisitions specialist to join our Finance team. This role will focus on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and other complex accounting projects. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in M&A from initial financial due diligence, and technical accounting matters such as non-controlling interests, joint ventures, equity method investments, and other acquisition-related topics, leading the integration of financial operations post-transaction.

This position offers an opportunity to work closely with executive leadership, cross-functional teams and external partners. The individual will join the Technical Accounting team and is ideal for someone who transferred from audit to financial diligence.

• Hybrid: 2–3 days onsite/week with flexibility for ad hoc executive-level in-person meetings.
• Lead the finance and accounting workstream for M&A transactions, including financial due diligence and purchase price allocation through post-acquisition integration.
• Conduct analysis with the support of the technical accounting team on complex issues (e.g., non-controlling interests, equity method investments) and assess impact on the company’s financial statements.
• Coordinate with third parties for financial due diligence as part of deal review teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, treasury, tax and corporate development teams. Enhance the M&A playbook and other accounting models related to business combinations, asset acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Support external audit processes and ensure US GAAP compliance and adherence to internal policies, including working with valuation experts on asset and liability fair value.
• Partner with IT and finance transformation teams to coordinate integration of acquired entities into corporate financial systems and close processes.
• Monitor M&A guidance, regulatory updates, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and educate internal stakeholders.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Active CPA license strongly preferred.
• 3–4 years of post-college experience, including Big 4 public accounting.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, particularly in business combinations and investment accounting.
• Experience in financial due diligence and M&A transactions, including post-close integration.
• Exposure to global transactions (cross-border M&A, foreign currency considerations, international standards) and willingness to travel (project dependent).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365; experience with ERP systems and financial consolidation tools; ERP integrations a strong plus.
• Excellent communication and project management skills; high ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid environment.

Teradyne offers a variety of health and well-being benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, and more.