Finance Manager

Finance Manager – M&A and Integrations (Contract)

Title: Finance Manager

Pay Range: $55‑60/hr

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote). No remote candidates will be considered.

Start Date: 07/06 or ASAP

Locations: Scottsdale, AZ;
Atlanta, GA;
La Vista, NE;
Oakdale, MN;
St. Petersburg, FL.

Duration: 3‑month contract with possible conversion or extension.

Business

Hours:

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (some schedule flexibility).

Minimum Experience: 5 years

Systems/Tools: Workday, Adaptive Planning, Power BI

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Skills:

Financial planning, financial modeling, executive communication, advanced Excel proficiency

Interview Process: 1‑2 rounds, conducted virtually via Zoom or MS Teams

The Finance Manager – M&A and Integrations plays a critical role in driving the company’s growth strategy through financial leadership across mergers, acquisitions, and post‑acquisition integrations. The role partners closely with Corporate Development, FP&A, Accounting, Legal, HR, IT, and business leaders to support deal execution, financial diligence, valuation, integration planning, and value realization. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical capabilities, cross‑functional leadership skills, and hands‑on experience managing complex transactions and integrations in a fast‑paced environment.

• Lead financial due diligence efforts for acquisitions, including analysis of historical financials, quality of earnings, working capital, debt‑like items, and cash flow sustainability.
• Support valuation modeling, deal structuring, purchase price allocation inputs, and scenario analysis.
• Partner with Corporate Development and external advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Prepare executive‑level materials, including investment memos, financial models, and board presentations.
• Assess financial risks, synergies, and value‑creation opportunities associated with potential transactions.
• Support negotiation of financial terms within purchase agreements (e.g., earn‑outs, working capital adjustments).
• Lead financial integration planning and execution for acquired entities, ensuring alignment with enterprise financial processes and controls.
• Own the development and tracking of integration financial milestones, synergies, and cost‑to‑achieve.
• Partner with Accounting to integrate acquired entities into financial reporting, close processes, internal controls, and ERP systems.
• Collaborate with FP&A to incorporate acquisitions into budgets, forecasts, and long‑range plans.
• Monitor post‑close financial performance versus deal model assumptions and communicate variances to leadership.
• Support change management by working cross‑functionally with HR, IT, Operations, and business leaders during integration.
• Act as a trusted finance advisor to business leaders during periods of transformation and growth.
• Improve M&A and integration playbooks, templates, and processes to enhance scalability and execution efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to standardize financial processes and optimize performance across acquired businesses.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies throughout transaction and integration activities.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) is also required.

• 6‑10 years of progressive experience in M&A, Corporate Finance, FP&A, Transaction Services, or Consulting.
• Hands‑on experience supporting mergers and acquisitions from diligence through integration.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to senior leaders and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment.

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or similar professional certification.
• Experience in multi‑entity, high‑growth, or private‑equity‑backed environments.
• Experience leading or significantly influencing post‑merger integrations.
• ERP integration experience (e.g., Net Suite, SAP, Oracle, Workday).

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.