Manager, Acquisition Integration

People Corporation; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

People Corporation seeks a Manager, Acquisition Integration in Winnipeg to lead the onboarding and financial integration of acquisitions. You will transform diligence forecasts into budgets, coordinate payroll and finance activities, and deliver structured financial reporting during integration.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of accounting/finance experience, ongoing CPA progress, and the ability to drive multiple workstreams under tight timelines while communicating clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility.
• Completion or near completion of a CPA designation is required.
• French language proficiency would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding and financial integration of acquisitions.
• Transform diligence forecasts into budgets aligned with PC chart of accounts.
• Coordinate payroll, benefits, banking, AP and revenue tracking with finance/payroll teams.
• Prepare financial reporting, variance analyses, quarterly forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Calculate post-close payments (earnouts, working capital adjustments).
• Manage multiple onboarding workstreams (IT, HR, Legal & Compliance, Facilities).
• Provide timely updates to principals and stakeholders; keep PM system current.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements across integration activities.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Project Management

Financial Analysis

M&A / Transaction Advisory

Stakeholder Communication

Education

CPA designation (near completion)

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll systems

Job description

We are searching for a Manager, Acquisition Integration to join our high-impact team in Winnipeg. The Manager, Acquisition Integration is responsible for the onboarding and financial integration of our acquisitions and is a unique combination of accounting, finance, and project management.Join a high-pace, high-impact team responsible for onboarding and financial integration of acquisitions in the financial services industry.Apply a combination of accounting, finance, organization, and project management skills combined with problem solving and determination to support onboarding and financial integration of a broad range of businesses.The Manager, Acquisition Integration will:Develop a thorough understanding of acquired companies, combining information and insights gained in diligence with further discovery of practices and processes at acquired organizations to create customized, effective, and efficient transition plansTransform forecasts developed in the diligence phase into budgets following PC chart of accounts and accounting methodologies to enable input into PC’s ERPWork across the broader finance and payroll teams to integrate payroll and benefits, banking, AP, and revenue trackingFinancial reporting during the integration period, including variance analysis, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget updatesCalculations of post-close transaction payments, such as earnouts and working capital audits or analysesProject management and/or execution of a range of onboarding workstreams (IT, HR, Enablement, Legal & Compliance, Facilities, and other as appropriate), serving to integrate new acquisitions, supporting the assigned project leadPrepare and/or deliver timely, accurate, clear, concise, and consistent integration project progress updates to principals of acquired organizations and internal stakeholdersEnsure the project management system is up to date as it relates to assigned projectsContribute to a positive overall experience for principals and employees of acquired organizations, including timely resolution of ad hoc challenges and obstaclesContribute to a collaborative, team-oriented culture that supports team goal attainment and professional development.Identify and surface opportunities for process improvement across all aspects of integration, contributing to a culture of continuous improvementTo be successful as a Manager, Acquisition Integration you will need:Mindset of intellectual curiosity, continuous learning, perseverance, and a recognition that growth happens outside the comfort zone.Ability to advance multiple workstreams and projects under tight timelines while maintaining high quality of work product.An understanding that this is a role of significant responsibility and importance to the M&A strategy of People Corporation and accordingly a willingness to work in excess of standard working hours when necessary to accomplish goals and meet timelines.Ability to augment hard accounting and finance skills with soft interpersonal skills to solve problems / find solutions in a pragmatic and effective mannerAttention to detail and ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form to inform, influence, persuade, and establish trust with relevant stakeholders across the organization.All-star Candidates will have:3-5 years experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility, preferably in financial planning and analysis.Completion or near completion of a CPA designation is requiredFrench language proficiency would be an assetExperience in financial due diligence, transaction advisory / M&A experienceAt People Corporation we are committed to helping businesses succeed. We are a national provider of benefits, retirement, wealth, wellness, and human resource solutions. Our experts and solutions serve over 20,000 clients representing nearly 3 million Canadians. We offer customized solutions designed to fit the unique needs of businesses and their employees, members and stakeholders.Providing an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and clients feel valued, respected and supported is something we're committed to. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live, and to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. If you require an accommodation or an alternative format of any posting please reach out to [e-mail] .Salary RangeThe base salary for this position is between $90,000 - $100,000 annually.This represents base salary only and does not represent other variable compensation components of our total compensation (i.e. annual bonus). The actual base salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. If you are selected to move forward in our recruitment process, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will be able to provide additional details of the total compensation for this role.