CPA M&A Accounting Manager

Job Summary

Leading financial due diligence and purchase accounting, the full-time M&A and Accounting Policy Manager will serve as the primary accounting resource throughout the M&A and investment transaction lifecycle, working remotely while collaborating with cross-functional teams to evolve accounting policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead financial due diligence on target companies, including quality of earnings analysis and working capital assessments
• Own end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions under ASC 805, including purchase price allocation and goodwill calculation
• Drive accounting treatment for strategic investments under ASC 321, ASC 323, and ASC 810, while shaping accounting policies through technical memos

Required qualifications:

• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience; CPA required
• Demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP, including M&A accounting (ASC 805) and investment accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323)
• Proven experience leading financial due diligence and identifying accounting risks in live deal processes
• Track record of managing external consultants across M&A workstreams and delivering quality results
• Ability to draft technical accounting memos and financial statement disclosures for cross-functional stakeholders