Director of Project and M&A Integration Management

Andersen; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 186,900 - 283,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Director of Project and M&A Integration Management to drive growth through successful acquisitions and integrations. This role requires a seasoned leader with extensive experience in M&A integration, project management, and the ability to navigate complex environments. You will be integral in shaping the integration strategy and building a high-performing team. Competitive compensation and substantial benefits are offered as part of this opportunity.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in project leadership.
• 10-15 years focused on M&A integration in complex environments.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full M&A integration lifecycle.
• Lead due diligence efforts and integration strategies for transactions.
• Engage senior executives and key stakeholders to drive decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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The Firm

At Andersen, we offer a rewarding career path for exceptional, motivated, and entrepreneurial individuals. From the moment your employment begins, you will be exposed to a variety of projects giving you the opportunity to stand out and make a difference. Because of our favorable Managing Director to Associate ratio, you will receive hands-on mentoring from firm leaders that prioritize your growth and development.

Once you join the team, you will become well-acquainted with our core values: Best-in-Class, Stewardship, Independence, Seamlessness, and Transparency. These are the qualities that define Andersen professionals.

Know that through our sustained growth and best-in-class service, we offer substantial long-term career opportunities and the tools necessary to be an emerging leader. If you want to be a part of a growing and exciting organization, then consider your opportunities with Andersen — a name from the past, a firm for the future.

The Role

The Director of Project and M&A Integration Management will serve as a strategic leader in driving Andersen’s growth through the successful acquisition and integration of other firms, both domestic and international. This individual will oversee the full M&A integration lifecycle, from term sheet through full operational and cultural assimilation, ensuring each transaction delivers long-term value and alignment with firm priorities.

As a founding hire, the Director will play a pivotal role in shaping Andersen’s integration strategy, establishing firmwide project management infrastructure, and building a high-performing team. This role demands a seasoned leader who excels in navigating complexity, influencing cross-functional stakeholders, and delivering results in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

The Director of Project and M&A Integration Management will be responsible for:

• Leading due diligence efforts, integration strategy and execution for M&A transactions, beginning at term sheet signing through post-close value realization.
• Designing and managing comprehensive due diligence plans and integration plans, including timelines, interdependencies, governance structures, and performance metrics.
• Overseeing cross-functional coordination across HR, IT, Legal, Finance, Operations, and Marketing to ensure a seamless transition and long-term alignment.
• Driving disciplined project execution by managing scope, resources, milestones, communications, and issue resolution across multiple, concurrent initiatives.
• Engaging senior executives and key stakeholders to align on strategic objectives, identify integration risks, and drive decision-making.
• Leading change management efforts to support adoption of new systems, structures, and ways of working.
• Institutionalizing best practices through post-integration evaluations and refinement of integration playbooks.
• Building and mentoring a team of integration and project managers to support the growing volume and complexity of M&A activity at the firm.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

Our firm offers competitive base compensation, benefits package, and a discretionary employee bonus program for eligible employees based on individual and firm performance metrics per the defined program guidelines. The expected salary range for this role is $186,900 to $283,800. The actual salary offer can vary based upon employee qualifications.

Benefits: Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our firm’s 401(k) plan upon hire. We offer paid time off, beginning at 160 hours annually and provides twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year. For a full listing of benefit offerings, please visit https://www.andersen.com/careers/faqs.

Compensation: In addition to competitive base compensation, our firm offers annual discretionary bonuses based on firm and individual performance and other forms of discretionary compensation that would be offered to the hired applicant in addition to their established salary range scale.

The Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, project management, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in project leadership, with at least 10-15 years focused on M&A integration in complex, matrixed environments.
• Demonstrated success leading global, cross-functional post-merger integration programs and enterprise transformation initiatives.
• Experience building and leading a Project Management Office (PMO), including governance, tools, and reporting infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of the M&A lifecycle, including pre-close readiness, Day One planning, and post-close execution.
• Background in professional services, accounting, or financial services industry strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior leadership and manage complex stakeholder dynamics.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills; able to operate with clarity and precision in ambiguous situations.
• Proven leadership capabilities with a track record of building, managing, and developing high-performing teams.
• Proficiency in project management platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Andersen will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status).

Andersen Tax welcomes and encourages workforce diversity. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation (including gender identity and gender expression), mental disability, physical disability, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, military status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations. All qualified individuals, including those with criminal histories, will be considered in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. Additionally, we make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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