Manager of M&A Accounting and Finance

Introduction

At RPS, we don’t just embrace bold ideas, we make them happen. We’re a team of entrepreneurs, big-picture thinkers, and passionate experts who thrive on possibility. Every day, we collaborate across teams, challenge convention, and push boundaries to design innovative solutions for our clients. With access to top-rated carriers and a dynamic marketplace, we bring strategy and creativity together to deliver what others might call impossible.

Here, every voice counts, every perspective matters, and every challenge is an opportunity to grow. You’ll be supported by a culture that celebrates ownership, curiosity, and high performance, where you’re trusted to do your best work and encouraged to keep learning along the way.

Location:

Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Department:
Finance | Job Code: 51428 | Salary Range: $91,500.00 - $ |

Schedule:

Partially Scheduled in the Office

The Manager (Senior) of M&A Accounting reports directly to the Divisional Controller and oversees the Merger and Acquisitions Accounting function. The role will be responsible for performing due diligence on M&A prospects and leading mergers and acquisitions through the integration process from an accounting and finance perspective.

• Thoroughly and efficiently analyze financials and supporting documentation for M&A prospects to business trends and assess financial strengths and weaknesses
• Identify potential issues for M&A prospects related to GAAP adherence and SOX compliance and help determine remediation steps needed
• Plan and execute effective strategies to guide acquired entities through integration to RPS
• Keep up to date with the Arthur J. Gallagher & Co (AJG) Financial Policy Manual (FPM) to ensure acquired entities are in compliance with policies and procedures therein
• Lead and consolidate the team through effective organizational design, consistent data quality, and streamlining and automation
• Identify areas for cost reductions and operational improvements
• Clearly and consistently communicate progress on both due diligence and integration with senior leadership team
• Assume and improve accounting processes for overrides due to clients as well as contingent commissions due from markets
• Attract, retain and develop talent through performance feedback, career development planning, and fostering a positive work environment and engaged culture

• Bachelor's degree and 7 years related experience required.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Well-rounded commercial and economic awareness and understanding of the financial markets.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline required with a minimum of 7 years of accounting experience with progressive responsibility in accounting and integration of mergers and acquisitions.
• CPA preferred.
• Property & Casualty insurance experience preferred.
• Due diligence experience preferred.
• Mastery of generally accepted accounting principles and procedures.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours.

On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...