Accounting Manager - Mergers & Acquisitions

The Accounting Manager – M&A is responsible for leading the accounting and financial integration of acquired businesses throughout the transaction lifecycle. This role owns post-close integration activities, executes purchase accounting, and ensures acquired entities are successfully transitioned into the company’s financial systems, policies, and internal controls.

This position partners closely with the Director of Finance, M&A on transaction planning, diligence, and integration strategy, while independently driving detailed accounting workstreams and coordinating with cross-functional teams including AR, AP, Payroll, FP&A, Treasury, and IT.

Key Responsibilities
Transaction Support & Financial Due Diligence (Pre-Close)

Assist in financial due diligence efforts, including quality of earnings analysis, revenue recognition assessments (ASC 606), and working capital evaluations

Analyze historical financial performance, including revenue, margins, and client/project data

Review third-party diligence reports (finance, tax, insurance)

Support review of purchase agreements, focusing on working capital adjustments, earnouts, escrow provisions, and other key financial terms

Prepare data requests, schedules, and supporting analyses for diligence

Revenue & Accounts Receivable

Support Order-to-Cash integration planning and execution

Validate and reconcile opening AR balances and accrued revenue

Coordinate contract, project, and billing data migration

Assist with system readiness, billing processes, and time entry procedures

Accounts Payable & Expenses

Lead Purchase-to-Pay integration activities

Validate vendor data and oversee opening AP balances

Ensure proper expense classification across pre- and post-close periods

Implement approval workflows and expense reporting processes

Purchase & Technical Accounting

Execute purchase accounting under ASC 805, including opening balance sheet preparation

Map chart of accounts and establish new entities or reporting structures

Support purchase price allocation and related journal entries

Prepare technical accounting documentation and transaction memos

Monitor working capital adjustments, earnouts, and escrow activity

Transition acquired entities into standard close and reporting cycles

Oversee initial post-acquisition close periods

Align accounting policies, including ASC 606 and ASC 842

Support system transitions and data migration from legacy platforms

Serve as primary accounting contact through stabilization

Treasury & Cash Management

Assist with bank account setup and access controls

Validate opening cash balances and initial reconciliations

Partner with Treasury on cash forecasting and transition activities

Support integration of subcontractors and vendor relationships

Coordinate with HR and Payroll to ensure accurate financial handoffs

Act as finance lead for integration projects across multiple transactions

Maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reporting

Supervise and review work performed by junior team members

Identify risks, resolve issues, and elevate concerns as needed

Qualifications & Skills

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 805, ASC 606, and ASC 842

Experience with M&A accounting, financial integration, and multi-entity environments

Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarity with ERP or project accounting systems preferred

Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required

CPA preferred (or in progress)

6–10 years of relevant experience in M&A accounting, transaction advisory, or technical accounting within public accounting or corporate environments

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