Accounting Policy Senior Manager

IFG US; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IFG-US is seeking an experienced Accounting Policy Senior Manager to lead technical accounting with a focus on M&A, business combinations and joint ventures under U.S. GAAP.

This role partners across Finance, Corporate Development and Audit, driving due diligence, integration planning, goodwill testing, and policy guidance. A strong communicator with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior management experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary accounting liaison for M&A transactions, closely partnering with Corporate Development, Business Unit Controllers, Tax, IT, internal and external auditors, and third-party valuation specialists.
• Drive accounting due diligence activities and actively support seamless post-acquisition integration.
• Identify accounting risks in transactions and recommend solutions and mitigations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to: Business combinations, Purchase price accounting, Consolidation, Goodwill impairment, Equity method accounting, Revenue recognition, Inventory valuation.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and whitepapers, including conducting research and coordinating with external auditors.
• Manage relationships with third-party valuation firms and support opening balance sheet preparation for acquisitions.
• Oversee goodwill impairment testing processes.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and support implementation across the organization.
• Communicate accounting due diligence findings and integration priorities to executive leadership.
• Champion process improvement initiatives and help shape the growth and expertise of our accounting team.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

IFG-US is excited to partner with a client to identify an experienced Accounting Policy Senior Manager. This is a compelling opportunity for a collaborative leader with strong technical accounting expertise, M&A exposure, and a talent for partnering cross‑functionally across the organization.

Reporting to the Director of Accounting Policy, you will have a critical impact supporting acquisition, divestiture, and joint venture activity. You’ll provide expert accounting policy guidance under U.S. GAAP and spearhead due diligence efforts throughout every phase of the transaction lifecycle.

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary accounting liaison for M&A transactions, closely partnering with Corporate Development, Business Unit Controllers, Tax, IT, internal and external auditors, and third‑party valuation specialists.
• Drive accounting due diligence activities and actively support seamless post‑acquisition integration.
• Identify accounting risks in transactions and recommend solutions and mitigations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance related to:
• • Business combinations
  • Purchase price accounting
  • Consolidation
  • Goodwill impairment
  • Equity method accounting
  • Revenue recognition
  • Inventory valuation
• Prepare technical accounting memos and whitepapers, including conducting research and coordinating with external auditors.
• Manage relationships with third‑party valuation firms and support opening balance sheet preparation for acquisitions.
• Oversee goodwill impairment testing processes.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and support implementation across the organization.
• Communicate accounting due diligence findings and integration priorities to executive leadership.
• Champion process improvement initiatives and help shape the growth and expertise of our accounting team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior management experience required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts
• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical, and project management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation
• 8+ years of combined public accounting and/or industry experience
• Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred
• Experience supporting M&A transactions and technical accounting matters
• Prior experience in accounting policy or transaction advisory environments preferred

What We’re Looking For:

• A strategic and solutions-oriented accounting leader
• Strong ability to influence and collaborate across functions
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, transaction‑driven environment
• Strong executive presence and communication skills
• Passion for continuous improvement and team development