Accounting Manager (Mergers and Acquisitions)

This Accounting Manager (Mergers and Acquisitions) role is an excellent opportunity for an candidate with strong M&A experience to take ownership of financial due diligence, integration, and post-transaction accounting. The position will focus on managing deal-related accounting for a global trade and services company. The role is fully office based (Midtown Manhattan) and the successful candidate MUST have prior M and A experience.

Client Details

The client are a leading general trading and investment company with operations in over 50 countries. Formed through the merger, it operates across industries including energy, chemicals, metals, food, and infrastructure. Beyond trading, they develop projects, invest globally, and builds long-term partnerships, with its New York office serving as a key hub for regional business and investment activities.

Description

The successful Accounting Manager (Mergers and Acquisitions) will:

• Lead the accounting due diligence process for potential acquisitions, including reviewing consultant work and transaction documents.
• Manage the integration of newly acquired entities into the company's accounting and reporting processes.
• Coordinate purchase price allocations and prepare post-close opening balance sheet entries in compliance with ASC 805.
• Oversee monthly close and consolidation activities for newly acquired businesses during the integration period.
• Develop, document, and implement accounting policies, procedures, and controls for acquired entities.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex issues, including business combinations, revenue recognition, investments, and compensation arrangements.
• Support the design and execution of post-merger integration plans, including Day 1 readiness and cross-functional coordination.
• Drive process improvements and standardize integration procedures across acquisitions.
• Collaborate with internal teams (finance, tax, legal, operations) to ensure effective on boarding and governance alignment.
• Assist with other accounting transformation projects and ad-hoc initiatives as needed.

Profile

The successful Accounting Manager (Mergers and Acquisitions) will:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field (required).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualified from a Big 4 or Top 10 public accounting firm
• 6+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in M&A, PMI (Post-Merger Integration), and due diligence.
• Strong background in technical accounting with expertise in US GAAP and exposure to IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with ASC 805 purchase price allocations and acquisition-related accounting.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work 5 days per week in office (NYC).
• Willingness to travel 3-4 times per year.

Job Offer

• $150,000 - $160,000
• Additional benefits
• Bonus

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