CPA M&A Accounting Manager

Job Summary

As a full-time M&A and Accounting Policy Manager, the successful candidate will manage the full M&A and investment transaction lifecycle, including financial due diligence, purchase accounting, and accounting policy evolution, while working remotely with quarterly in-person collaboration sessions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence on target companies, focusing on quality of earnings analysis and accounting risk identification
• Own end-to-end purchase accounting for acquisitions under ASC 805, including purchase price allocation and goodwill calculation
• Shape and evolve accounting policies through technical memos and ensure effective SOX controls for financial disclosures

Required qualifications

• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience; CPA required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, particularly M&A accounting (ASC 805) and investment accounting (ASC 321, ASC 323)
• Proven experience leading financial due diligence and managing external consultants in M&A workstreams
• Ability to draft technical accounting memos and financial statement disclosures for cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience utilizing generative AI responsibly to enhance workflow efficiency and quality