Lead Transaction Accounting Manager — M&A Advisory

Elliott Davis; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Flexible schedules

Parental leave

Health and wellness benefits

Professional coaching

Leadership development

Beyond program

Job summary

Elliott Davis is a leading provider of transaction, accounting, and finance advisory services to private equity firms and portfolio companies. This role leads post-close transaction accounting engagements and oversees opening balance sheets, NWC analyses, and purchase price adjustments.

You will work with private equity sponsors, portfolio leadership, and other advisors, driving quality and efficiency while expanding client relationships and leveraging technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in public accounting or transaction advisory.
• Experience with M&A, purchase accounting, and net working capital analyses.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 805.
• CPA is required.
• Advanced Excel with large data sets and financial modeling.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting matters to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead transaction accounting engagements post-close lifecycle.
• Manage opening balance sheets, NWC analyses, and purchase price adjustments.
• Coordinate with PE sponsors, portfolio company leadership, lenders, auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.
• Develop transaction accounting methodologies, templates, and technology-enabled solutions.
• Prepare and present analyses and conclusions to executives and investors.
• Lead discussions to negotiate and resolve purchase price adjustments.
• Oversee engagement economics, budgets, staffing, and timelines.
• Mentor associates and identify cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

Public accounting experience

M&A experience

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Communication

Project management

CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA Certification

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting platforms

Job description

Elliott Davis is a leading provider of transaction, accounting, and finance advisory services to private equity firms and portfolio companies. This role leads post-close transaction accounting engagements and oversees opening balance sheets, NWC analyses, and purchase price adjustments.

You will work with private equity sponsors, portfolio leadership, and other advisors, driving quality and efficiency while expanding client relationships and leveraging technology.