Finance Transformation & M&A Integration Consultant

DLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Parental leave

Learning and development resources

Work-life balance support

Job summary

DLC is seeking an Accounting & Finance Consultant for its Philadelphia market in a full-time salaried role. You will engage in project-based work with the stability of a salaried position, collaborating with executives across reporting, forecasting, transformations, and interim leadership support.

You’ll contribute to AI-driven finance initiatives, ERP implementations, and post‑merger integrations, while growing across industries and client engagements at a leading professional services firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS; public accounting experience preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive experience, including Fortune 1000 exposure.
• Hands-on with ERP implementations and finance transformations.
• Experience in post-merger integrations and FP&A leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Day 1 readiness and post-merger financial integration across finance functions.
• Evaluate core workflows to standardize, automate, and modernize operations.
• Identify AI-driven solutions to optimize FP&A capabilities.
• Guide ERP implementations and data harmonization across systems.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and scenario modeling post-acquisition.
• Direct governance and change initiatives across matrixed business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA or CPA

Tools

ERP systems

AI/Automation tools

Job description

DLC is an award-winning professional services firm specializing in finance, accounting, project management & financial systems integration projects. Our teams provide flexible, efficient & customized on demand execution addressing financial challenges under the office of the CFO. DLC serves clients across Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, & Orange County markets.

WHY JOIN OUR DLC TEAM

We continue to invest in our team to grow the business & expand our presence. Our DLC Philadelphia market is seeking experienced Accounting & Finance consultants to join us in a full-time salaried role. This unique opportunity offers the best of both worlds with the variety & challenge of project-based work with the stability & continuity of a full-time position.

As a DLC consultant, you will work with a talented team of professionals and make a significant investment in your career. You will help clients navigate critical accounting & finance initiatives from reporting and compliance to forecasting, systems implementations & transformations, process improvements & interim leadership support. Our clients include a mix of Fortune 1000 companies, Middle Market and private equity backed.

This is a strong fit for professionals who want to:

• Build a dynamic career in accounting & finance consulting client facing opportunities
• Work directly with finance & operating executives
• Contribute to high-impact, visible projects
• Continue growing their skills across industries & functional areas
• Enjoy the support, benefits & career development of a full-time employer

As an Accounting & Finance Consultant, you may contribute across several types of engagements depending on client needs, your experience & project scope.

• M&A Integration Management: Lead Day 1 readiness and post-merger financial integration across accounting, FP&A and treasury functions.
• Finance Transformation & Process Optimization: Evaluate core financial workflows to standardize, automate, and modernize operations across newly acquired and existing enterprise units.
• AI & Automation Implementation: Identify and deploy AI-driven solutions (e.g., predictive forecasting, natural language financial reporting, generative AI tools, and automated reconciliations) to optimize FP&A capabilities.
• Systems Architecture & Data Alignment: Partner closely with IT, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Applications teams to guide ERP implementations, financial data model harmonization, and system consolidation (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday).
• FP&A Leadership: Managed day-to-day FP&A budgeting, forecasting, reporting, build consolidated and scenario financial modeling, synergy realization tracking, and cross-functional financial planning to ensure post-acquisition performance targets are met.
• Change Management & Stakeholder Alignment: Direct governance committees, executive reporting, and cross-functional change initiatives across matrixed business units.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area
• Holds an MBA and/or CPA or in process required
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success leveraging AI, machine learning, or advanced automation tools within finance or FP&A workflows.
• Strong hands-on experience with ERP platforms and implementations
• Proven track record of executing financial post-merger integrations
• 8+ years of progressive experience, including years inside a Fortune 1000 company required
• Experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, reporting, systems, or transformation
• The ability to adapt quickly across different clients, industries & business needs
• Strong analytical, project management & communication skills
• A collaborative approach & confidence working with senior stakeholders

• A desire to take on meaningful, high-visibility work in a consulting environment

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family planning reimbursement
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Access to learning and development resources
• Comprehensive onboarding
• Ongoing support for personal and professional growth, strong commitment to work-life balance

Compensation for this position ranges from $130,000 - $165,000 and will vary depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set and level of experience. The compensation may also include incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses.

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