M&A Technical Accounting Lead

Ies Co; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

IES seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to join our accounting team in Texas. This role will lead acquisition-related accounting including ASC 805 purchase accounting and onboarding of new companies, while evaluating evolving accounting guidance and researching complex transactions.

The ideal candidate has strong U.S. GAAP expertise, CPA designation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with auditors and counsel is essential.

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation required.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting with a Big 4 or national firm.
• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting knowledge.
• Experience applying ASC 606 in project-based or service-oriented models.
• Extensive experience preparing and reviewing ASC 805 materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASC 805 opening balance sheets and purchase price allocations for acquisitions.
• Coordinate with third-party valuation providers and review their fair value analyses for reasonableness and consistency with U.S. GAAP.
• Own and continuously improve onboarding program for newly acquired operating companies, including playbooks and templates.
• Serve as the technical accounting lead throughout the acquisition lifecycle, from diligence through closing and reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues and prepare memorandums documenting conclusions and policies.
• Monitor ASC/SEC guidance; implement new standards and policies; impact on financial reporting.
• Manage the lease accounting process from recognition to reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams, auditors, and counsel to meet deadlines.
• Prepare disclosures and assist in SEC reporting.
• Provide guidance on business initiatives and contracts with business units.
• Develop and improve accounting policies and processes; enhance internal controls.
• Ensure SOX 404 compliance; update process narratives.
• Train and mentor accounting staff on technical topics.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and ad hoc requests.

Skills

CPA

Technical accounting

U.S. GAAP

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Project management

Acquisitions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Public accounting experience

Job description

IES seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to join our accounting team in Texas. This role will lead acquisition-related accounting including ASC 805 purchase accounting and onboarding of new companies, while evaluating evolving accounting guidance and researching complex transactions.

The ideal candidate has strong U.S. GAAP expertise, CPA designation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with auditors and counsel is essential.