Accounting Manager - M&A

Islandia, NY

$110,000–$130,000 Per Year

5 days ago

Job Description

Step into a high-impact Accounting Manager – M&A role where you’ll work side-by-side with partners on live deals and shape the financial future of a fast-growing firm. This is a unique opportunity to blend technical accounting, deal execution, and leadership in one seat.

Accounting Manager – M&A
Salary: $110,000 – $130,000

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Direct exposure to Managing Partners and high-level M&A strategy
Play a pivotal role in live acquisitions, due diligence, and post-merger integrations
Join a rapidly growing, Inc. 5000-recognized organization with strong momentum
Blend accounting leadership with transaction advisory—expand beyond traditional accounting
Work in a highly visible, high-impact position influencing deal outcomes
Opportunity to build and improve systems, processes, and integration workflows
Strong investment in your growth: mentorship, training programs, and continuing education
Comprehensive benefits package including nearly fully paid medical coverage and 401(k) match
Collaborative, team-driven culture with clear recognition of individual contributions
Hands-on involvement in recruiting, team building, and firm-wide initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

Lead M&A due diligence efforts, including financial review and data room management
Oversee accounting operations, staff performance, and client financial deliverables
Support transaction execution and act as liaison across legal, banking, and executive teams
Drive post-merger integration across accounting systems and financial processes
Review financial statements, QofE analyses, and identify key risks/opportunities
Enforce accounting policies, reporting deadlines, and process improvements

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance (CPA or progress toward certification preferred)
5–7 years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or transaction advisory
Strong knowledge of GAAP, corporate tax structures, and M&A deal mechanics
Experience analyzing financial statements and supporting due diligence processes
Proficiency in QuickBooks and ability to oversee/troubleshoot accounting workflows
Ability to work onsite and travel for extended integration projects as needed

Numbers & Facts

Location	Islandia, NY
Industry	Financial Services
Salary	$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1994
Website	http://www.cfstaffing.com/

About Company

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.