Manager, Acquisition Accounting

Talent Mappers; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Mappers is seeking an experienced Valuations Manager to lead purchase price accounting, valuations, and earn-out arrangements as part of the Finance team in Miami. You will provide technical accounting support across the organization and collaborate with M&A, Legal, FP&A, and external auditors to support the company's acquisition strategy.

The role requires deep valuation knowledge, strong technical accounting expertise, and the ability to drive complex accounting issues and

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, particularly ASC 805 and IFRS 3 (Business Combinations) and fair value accounting concepts.
• Experience preparing purchase price accounting analyses and accounting for acquired intangible assets, goodwill, and contingent consideration.
• Understanding of valuation methodologies (DCF, market, income approaches).
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced Excel.
• Experience with external valuation specialists, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ability to research and document technical accounting conclusions.
• Familiarity with financial reporting requirements and acquisition-related disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchase price accounting analyses for acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3; identify and value acquired assets and liabilities.
• Coordinate with third-party valuation specialists and internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and maintain acquisition accounting documentation, valuation models, and schedules for reporting and audit.
• Monitor and account for contingent consideration, earn-outs, seller notes, and related arrangements.
• Support quarterly and annual fair value assessments for acquisition-related liabilities.
• Analyze and document technical accounting matters related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.
• Partner with M&A, Legal, FP&A, and operations throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Assist with disclosures for quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Support external audits and coordinate with valuation specialists to ensure timely reporting.
• Develop and enhance processes, controls, and documentation for acquisition accounting and valuation.

Skills

Valuation knowledge

IFRS 3 / ASC 805

Technical accounting

Financial modeling

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Research and documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Valuations Manager to join our client Finance team. This role will be responsible for purchase price accounting, valuations, and earn-out arrangements and other transaction-related accounting matters. In addition, the role will provide technical accounting and financial reporting support across the organization, assisting with complex accounting issues, transaction accounting, and other strategic finance initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong valuation knowledge, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to collaborate across Finance, M&A, operational teams and external auditors to support the Company's acquisition strategy and broader accounting function.

4 days in office in Brickell.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead purchase price accounting analyses for acquisitions in accordance with IFRS 3, including identification and valuation of acquired assets and liabilities.


• Coordinate with third-party valuation specialists and internal stakeholders to support acquisition accounting and valuation activities.


• Prepare and maintain acquisition accounting documentation, valuation models, and supporting schedules for financial reporting and audit purposes.


• Monitor, evaluate, and account for contingent consideration, earn-outs, seller notes, and other acquisition-related arrangements.


• Support quarterly and annual fair value assessments for acquisition-related liabilities and other valuation-sensitive accounts.


• Analyze and document technical accounting matters related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions.


• Partner with M&A, Legal, FP&A, and operational teams throughout the transaction lifecycle, from due diligence through post-acquisition integration.


• Assist with preparing acquisition-related disclosures for quarterly and annual financial statements.


• Support external audit requests and coordinate with valuation specialists to ensure timely completion of financial reporting requirements.


• Develop and enhance processes, controls, and documentation related to acquisition accounting and valuation activities.


• Provide broader accounting support on complex transactions, technical accounting issues, and special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, particularly ASC 805 and IFRS 3 (Business Combinations) and fair value accounting concepts.


• Experience preparing purchase price accounting analyses and accounting for acquired intangible assets, goodwill, and contingent consideration.


• Understanding of valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, market, and income approaches


• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel.


• Experience working with external valuation specialists, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders.


• Ability to research and document technical accounting conclusions.


• Familiarity with financial reporting requirements and acquisition-related disclosures.


• Experience in M&A environments, acquisition integration, or transaction-related accounting activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).


• 5-8 years of progressive experience in accounting, valuation, transaction advisory, audit, or financial reporting.


• Experience with purchase price accounting, business combinations, valuation support, or M&A-related accounting required.


• Prior experience in wealth management, financial services, private equity-backed organizations, or acquisitive growth environments highly desirable.