Hybrid M&A Accounting Policy Leader

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 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.