M&A Financial Analyst

Daikin Applied Americas; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 59,500 - 97,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Multiple medical insurance plan options

401K retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas is seeking an M&A Analyst to support the monthly close and consolidation for acquired businesses. This role is crucial for timely financial reporting and will partner closely with M&A Accounting Managers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, strong business acumen, and the ability to manage month-end reporting effectively. Benefits include multiple insurance options, a 401K plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience managing the month-end closing process and reporting according to schedule.
• Ability to work effectively across business lines and varying cultures.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Enter and consolidate monthly trial balances from acquired entities into consolidation tool.
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis monthly to report variances.
• Assist management with ongoing assessments for compliance with US GAAP.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking an M&A Analyst. The M&A Analyst will support the monthly close/consolidation process for acquired businesses by understanding monthly transactions, mapping the monthly trial balance to the consolidation tool, reviewing monthly closing schedules, and monitoring actual-to-budget variances. The position is critical to obtain timely reporting and visibility to financial results to Daikin Applied. This role will be based in the US, supporting acquisitions across all business lines. In this role, you will partner closely with M&A Accounting Managers and assist with post-acquisition integration activities, including but not limited to monthly consolidation reporting for the Finance function through execution of the integration to meet business objectives. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Location

Plymouth, MN – Hybrid

Your Responsibilities

• Enter and consolidate monthly trial balances from acquired entity into DAA Reporting and Consolidation Tool (Hyperion Enterprise). This includes reviewing monthly reporting packages, analyzing transaction details from the ERP system to ensure accurate classifications and reporting
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis monthly with the acquired entity to identify and report variances
• Perform monthly allocations inclusive of payroll, benefits, and other central costs to each acquired entity
• Assist with reconciling the monthly intercompany data between acquired companies and DAA data
• Assist with gathering and compiling data sets to be provided to management (AR Aging, Reporting of Bad Debts, Distributions, Reporting of Monthly Results and Related Narratives)
• Assist with entry of Annual Plan, Revised Plan and monthly Forecasts into DAA’s Reporting and Consolidation Tool
• Assist management with ongoing assessments for compliance with US GAAP and ensure monthly adjustments are identified as required for Compliance (ex: Revenue Recognition)
• Assist with the analysis of accounting policies at acquired companies compared to DAA to determine any gaps and assist in developing a plan for acquired companies to adhere to DAA policies
• Assist acquired company and DAA with documentation of Internal Control Requirements to ensure Compliance with J-SOX

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience managing the month-end closing process and reporting according to schedule
• Strong business acumen and ability to work effectively across business lines and varying cultures
• Bias for action, excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to multitask and handle various projects simultaneously to drive timely results
• Comfortable with ambiguity and motivation to solve complex problems
• Ability to prioritize effectively and facilitate action across remote groups
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience
• Experience using Hyperion or other consolidation tools

Your Benefits

Daikin Applied offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Multiple medical insurance plan options + dental and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays
• Paid sick time in accordance with the federal, state and local law
• Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of continuous service

Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

The typical annual base salary for this position ranges from $59,500-$97,900 in Minnesota. The range displayed represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade in which this position falls. Individual base pay will depend on a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

If you're looking for an engaging career with growth opportunities in a supportive environment, you'll love a career at Daikin Applied!