Accounting Manager: M&A Integration & Special Projects

Front Door Defense; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stord, headquartered in Atlanta with US operations, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead M&A integration and special projects. The role focuses on Day 1 readiness, charting system harmonization, and ensuring GAAP-compliant close processes during acquisition transitions.

You will own finance/integration projects, track milestones, document synergies, and manage TSAs while supporting policy development and SOX controls. A strong accounting foundation and project leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA license preferred but not required; equivalent demonstrated experience in technical accounting will be considered.
• M&A integration experience is a plus, but not a prerequisite — a strong accounting foundation, project ownership, and the ability to learn quickly in a fast‑moving environment are what matter most in this role.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-close integration planning as directed — beginning to map the acquired entity's systems, processes, and operational infrastructure so that Day 1 readiness activities can begin immediately at close.
• Identify operational and financial process gaps in the acquired entity during integration; elevate accounting and GAAP compliance matters to the Director for resolution; and ensure all open items are documented and tracked to closure.
• Drive Day 1 readiness: ensure the acquired entity can operate on Stord's systems and processes from close, with all accounting workflows identified and covered.
• Own the integration project plan from a finance and accounting perspective: track milestones, surface bottlenecks, and drive the integration to completion on a defined timeline.
• Establish a framework for identifying, documenting, and tracking synergies resulting from acquisitions — cost savings, revenue opportunities, and operational efficiencies — and report to leadership on a consistent basis.
• Manage Transition Service Agreements (TSAs) associated with each acquisition: track all services in scope, ensure invoices are received and remittances are made accurately and on time, and coordinate wind‑down of TSA services as integration milestones are reached.
• Revenue and lease contract reviews (ASC 606 / ASC 842) as assigned.
• Internal controls documentation and SOX support under the direction of the Director.
• Financial reporting deliverables and external audit support as directed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Stord, headquartered in Atlanta with US operations, seeks an Accounting Manager to lead M&A integration and special projects. The role focuses on Day 1 readiness, charting system harmonization, and ensuring GAAP-compliant close processes during acquisition transitions.

You will own finance/integration projects, track milestones, document synergies, and manage TSAs while supporting policy development and SOX controls. A strong accounting foundation and project leadership are essential.