M&A Integration Accounting Manager

Overview

• Manage integration of accounting and financial operations for acquired organizations, ensuring seamless alignment of processes and compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop integration plans for financial systems and reporting frameworks.
• Provide expertise in GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory compliance to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead ERP and accounting software migrations, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.
• Train and support teams on new systems and processes, fostering smooth transitions.
• Monitor integration progress, advising leadership on milestones, risks, and corrective actions.
• Support post-integration audits and prepare comprehensive reports for executive management.
• Contribute to the development of standardized documentation for accounting policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead integration of acquired company’s financial operations into the parent organization, ensuring alignment with existing processes.
• Map, migrate, and reconcile financial data, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Develop integration plans for chart of accounts, payroll, AR/AP, tax, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate with stakeholders, including C-suite executives, auditors, and IT personnel, to ensure successful integration.
• Implement change management principles to facilitate smooth transitions and effective communication.
• Monitor integration progress, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Support post-integration audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Prepare detailed reports for executive management, highlighting integration outcomes and recommendations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in finance or accounting, with 2–3 years in post-merger integration.
• Proficiency in GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory compliance relevant to wealth management.
• Hands-on experience with ERP and accounting software migrations, such as Workday and NetSuite.
• Advanced Excel skills and data manipulation expertise.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with senior management and stakeholders.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations, intercompany transactions, and financial closing processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to wealth management in Europe.