Finance Manager

Vaco LLC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in San Diego seeks a Manager, Finance (M&A/Integration) to support complex M&A transactions. This role includes leading financial integration efforts, supporting negotiations, and managing finance project management across multiple transactions. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in finance integration and project management. The position offers a compensation range of $140,000 to $160,000 base plus bonuses and RSUs.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or related roles.
• Experience presenting to Director-level leadership and above.
• Experience in large, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial due diligence, including review of target materials.
• Support negotiation of key financial deal terms.
• Drive finance project management across multiple transactions.
• Identify integration risks and support mitigation planning.

Skills

Finance integration

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Title: Manager, Finance (M&A / Integration)

Company: Global Public Technology Company

Compensation: $140,000 – $160,000 base + bonus + RSUs

Location: San Diego, CA (onsite 5 days with flexible start & end times)

Overview: High-impact role supporting complex M&A transactions within a Finance Integration function. This position leads financial integration efforts for acquisitions that support strategic growth initiatives and works closely with Corporate Development, Legal, Strategic Finance, and Accounting.

Why This Role Stands Out:

• Ongoing exposure to active, complex M&A transactions
• Ownership of finance integration workstreams end-to-end
• Direct visibility with senior leadership
• Opportunity to help shape and improve integration playbooks and processes
• Includes people management responsibility (1 direct report)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial due diligence, including review of target materials and coordination with external advisors
• Support negotiation of key financial deal terms such as working capital and closing mechanics
• Review projections, monitor liquidity, and support forecasting throughout integration
• Drive finance project management across multiple concurrent transactions
• Partner cross‑functionally with integration, accounting, corporate development, and business unit finance teams
• Identify integration risks and support mitigation planning and execution
• Deliver executive‑ready analysis and presentations using Excel, PowerPoint, and related tools

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 6+ years of experience in finance, accounting, audit, or related roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of relevant experience
• CPA and/or MBA
• Background in finance, accounting, reporting, audit, or FP&A
• Experience presenting to Director‑level leadership and above
• Experience in large, matrixed organizations
• Strong communication, analytical, and project management skills