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Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Policiesunmatched
Acquisition Integrationunmatched
Balance Sheetunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Consultingunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
Microsoft Dynamicsunmatched
Microsoft Excelunmatched
NetSuiteunmatched
Oracle Applicationsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
SAPunmatched
Tableauunmatched
Technical Accountingunmatched
Technical Consultingunmatched
Trial Balancesunmatched
Description
Job Description
Our client is seeking an Interim M&A Technical Accounting Consultant to support the accounting integration of multiple acquisitions during a period of rapid growth. This consultant will partner closely with executive leadership to lead purchase accounting, opening balance sheet preparation, post-acquisition accounting integration, and multi-entity consolidations while helping establish scalable accounting processes for future acquisitions. The organization expects to complete several near-term acquisitions, making this a highly visible role with ongoing impact.
Job Responsibilities
Lead purchase accounting activities for newly acquired entities
Prepare opening balance sheets and post-acquisition accounting entries
Develop and validate ending and opening trial balances for acquired companies
Support multi-entity consolidations and integration into the corporate accounting structure
Assist with earnout accounting, rollover equity accounting, and acquisition-related accounting matters
Partner with executive leadership to improve acquisition accounting processes and support ongoing M&A integration initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA strongly preferred
Years of Experience:
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior M&A and acquisition accounting experience required
Skills:
Purchase accounting expertise
Opening balance sheet and trial balance preparation
Post-acquisition integration experience
Multi-entity consolidation experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Technical accounting expertise
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment
Excellent communication and project management skills
Software
ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, NetSuite, or similar
Tableau - nice to have
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Experience working with ERP systems in acquisition environments preferred
Interview Process
Initial Teams interview with the CFO
Potential take-home technical case study focused on acquisition accounting and problem-solving
Final discussion with executive leadership
Client is prepared to interview and onboard immediately for this urgent need.