Manager, Acquisition Integration

Jobtailor; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Winnipeg is seeking a finance professional to lead integration planning and financial reporting during post-acquisition periods.

You will collaborate across finance, payroll, IT, HR, and compliance to align accounts, budgets, earnouts, and working capital, delivering timely updates to senior stakeholders.

CPA designation is preferred; experience with Workday and ERP systems is a plus.

Qualifications

• CPA designation completed or near completion.
• 3-5 years experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility.
• Experience in financial due diligence, transaction advisory / M&A is asset.
• Experience using Workday is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of acquired companies and create customized, effective, and efficient transition plans.
• Transform diligence-phase forecasts into budgets following PC chart of accounts and accounting methodologies for input into PC’s ERP
• Work across finance and payroll teams to integrate payroll and benefits, banking, AP, and revenue tracking
• Perform financial reporting during the integration period, including variance analysis, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget updates
• Calculate post-close transaction payments, including earnouts and working capital audits or analyses
• Manage and/or execute onboarding workstreams across IT, HR, Enablement, Legal & Compliance, Facilities, and other areas
• Prepare and/or deliver integration project progress updates to acquired-organization principals and internal stakeholders
• Keep the project management system up to date for assigned projects
• Contribute to a positive experience for principals and employees of acquired organizations, including resolving ad hoc challenges and obstacles
• Identify and surface process-improvement opportunities across integration
• Support a collaborative, team-oriented culture and professional development

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Workday experience

ERP systems

Project management systems

Attention to detail

Education

CPA Designation (near completion)

Tools

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

• Develop a thorough understanding of acquired companies and create customized, effective, and efficient transition plans


• Transform diligence-phase forecasts into budgets following PC chart of accounts and accounting methodologies for input into PC’s ERP


• Work across finance and payroll teams to integrate payroll and benefits, banking, AP, and revenue tracking


• Perform financial reporting during the integration period, including variance analysis, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget updates


• Calculate post-close transaction payments, including earnouts and working capital audits or analyses


• Manage and/or execute onboarding workstreams across IT, HR, Enablement, Legal & Compliance, Facilities, and other areas


• Prepare and/or deliver integration project progress updates to acquired-organization principals and internal stakeholders


• Keep the project management system up to date for assigned projects


• Contribute to a positive experience for principals and employees of acquired organizations, including resolving ad hoc challenges and obstacles


• Identify and surface process-improvement opportunities across integration


• Support a collaborative, team-oriented culture and professional development

Requirements

• A curious and continuous learning mindset


• Ability to advance multiple workstreams and projects under tight timelines while maintaining high quality of work product


• Strong interpersonal skills to solve problems / find solutions effectively


• Attention to detail and ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form to inform, influence, persuade, and establish trust with stakeholders across the organization


• 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 required


• Experience in financial due diligence, transaction advisory / M&A experience an asset


• French language proficiency would be an asset


• Experience using Workday is considered a strong asset

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, financial reporting, and variance analysis, while effectively managing multiple projects and fostering collaboration across teams. Proficient in integrating financial systems and processes during organizational transitions, with a focus on stakeholder communication and problem-solving.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Planning And Analysis


• Budgeting


• Variance Analysis


• CPA Designation


• Workday Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting


• Transaction Advisory


• Post-Close Transaction Payments


• Integration Planning


• Process Improvement

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills


• Attention To Detail


• Problem Solving


• Effective Communication


• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Designation

Industry Keywords

• Financial Due Diligence


• M&A Experience


• Payroll Integration


• Revenue Tracking


• Stakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• ERP Systems


• Project Management Systems