M&A Accounting Consultant; Sr. Manager

Overview

M&A Accounting Consultant (Sr. Manager) – Our client, a high-growth artificial intelligence technology company, is seeking an M&A Accounting Consultant (Senior Manager level) to support core accounting operations during a period of rapid expansion. This role is hybrid, with in-office expectations Monday through Wednesday in San Francisco, CA. This engagement has an expected duration of 6 months, with the possibility for extension.

• Manage end-to-end month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis.
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and provide explanations for period-over-period changes across complex accounts.
• Support accounting for fixed assets, prepaids, cash, accruals, intercompany transactions, foreign currency, and equity-related entries.
• Partner with FP&A to support analysis and reporting of actuals versus budget.
• Collaborate with business systems teams on Oracle Cloud workflows, integrations, and process improvements.
• Support implementation and adoption of reconciliation and close-management tools (e.g., ARCS).
• Assist with consolidation and close processes within Oracle financial systems.
• Support accounting for acquisitions, including chart-of-accounts mapping, historical cleanup, and integration of acquired entities.
• Contribute to system migrations, new business launches, and evolving accounting requirements.
• Perform payroll accounting tasks such as bonuses, clawbacks, and amortization schedules.
• Assist with lease accounting under ASC 842, including entries and disclosures.
• Help design, document, and maintain SOX-ready internal controls.
• Prepare audit schedules and support external auditors during quarterly and year-end audits.
• Review the work of others when necessary while maintaining a hands-on execution mindset.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of complex accounting areas.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under U.S. GAAP, with the ability to navigate ambiguous issues.
• Experience in M&A accounting, integration, or carve-outs.
• Proficiency with Oracle Cloud / Oracle Fusion.
• CPA and/or Big 4 experience strongly preferred.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors, including but not limited to:

• The individual's skill sets, experience, and training;
• Licensure and certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.