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MRA Search; Sandy Springs (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

MRA Search is seeking an M&A Finance Integration Accounting Manager for a subsidiary based in Sandy Springs, Georgia, with a strong focus on integrating acquired businesses. The role requires leadership, project management skills, and a CPA certification.

This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to minimize disruption during integrations and requires a thorough understanding of financial systems and planning tools. Ideal candidates will have experience in public accounting and mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience required.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in due diligence and provide financial management support.
• Develop target-state operating models and manage integration plans.
• Analyze and document technical accounting issues.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Business acumen

Risk mitigation

Technical accounting research

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

SAP

EPM

Job description

We are looking for an M&A Finance Integration Accounting Manager for a $2 Billion subsidiary of a $37 Billion parent company located in the Sandy Springs area.

The M&A Finance Integration Accounting Manager will play a critical role in driving the growth and success of the company by providing leadership during the integration of acquired businesses. The position requires a forward‑thinking professional with exceptional project management, leadership skills and business acumen, who can effectively guide the acquired business through the complex transition to the company's processes and financial system integrations. The individual works closely with accounting, IT, management and internal controls, and reports to the M&A Finance Integration Senior Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the due diligence process, providing financial management support to the M&A team and identifying potential issues prior to deal closure.
• Partner with leaders to develop target‑state operating models and manage integration plans with clear activities, milestones and owners.
• Work cross‑functionally to integrate acquired entities and assets efficiently with minimal disruption, while achieving deal objectives.
• Partner with the acquisition team on the financial systems strategy, identifying integration requirements, account & product mappings, and assist in the integration timeline into the EPM tool (consolidation, planning and reporting) and other outside systems (e.g., Payroll, Concur).
• Serve as a liaison to the Parent Company's Treasury department to assist with the migration of bank accounts to the Parent Company's preferred facilities, calling out potential issues and ensuring all requirements are addressed.
• Proactively identify risk and issues, bringing the appropriate resources together, driving the design and implementation of solutions, decision making, and risk mitigation (Sarbanes-Oxley, internal controls, etc.).
• Analyze and document technical accounting issues that arise with acquisitions and divestitures – a minor part of the role.
• Support the business with ad hoc technical accounting research as well as finance projects and tasks.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• At least 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Public Accounting experience and/or exposure to technical accounting research and documentation required.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or similar ERP system; experience with EPM or similar consolidation system is a plus.