Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Technical Accounting (CPA required) (REMOTE)

Charles River Laboratories; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Laboratories is seeking a finance leader to drive the accounting integration for acquisitions and divestitures from Day 1 onward. You will guide complex transactions, coordinate across finance, and advise senior leaders on GAAP, ASC, and SEC matters.

The role requires CPA, 6–8 years experience including Big Four exposure, and strong communication skills. Remote/hybrid work from the East Coast with occasional travel is possible.

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Six to eight years related experience, including at least three with a national CPA firm
• Experience with SEC reporting requirements for a publicly traded company
• Big Four background highly preferred
• Aptitude for planning and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with senior leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with ASC topics and SEC/GAAP rules

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance workstream for acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs and strategic investments
• Develop and execute a finance integration plan from Day 1 to operating model
• Collaborate with functions to integrate acquired entities into processes and controls
• Support due diligence and assess integration effort for transactions
• Evaluate purchase agreements and provide accounting guidance on structures
• Prepare accounting entries and memos for management and auditors
• Improve integration approaches with the finance teams and playbook
• Coordinate with Corporate Development and cross-functional teams on acquisitions
• Research accounting literature and apply standards to complex transactions
• Assist in contract reviews and determine accounting implications
• Help implement new accounting guidance from FASB/SEC
• Update accounting policies in response to business changes
• Develop worldwide accounting policies and improve efficiencies
• Handle other related duties as assigned

Skills

CPA

Six to Eight Years Experience

SEC Reporting

Big Four Background

Communication Skills

Project Leadership

Technical Accounting

Analytical Skills

Planning & Deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s in Accounting or MBA beneficial

Job description

The role will be responsible for leading financial integration activities for acquisitions and providing expert guidance on complex accounting matters. The ideal candidate should be able to combine a strong technical accounting knowledge with project leadership skills and have a proven track record supporting acquisitions, divestitures and business transformations.

This position will work remote, from home office, preferably located on the East Coast.

This position may require occasional domestic / international travel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the finance workstream for acquisitions, divestitures, carve outs and strategic investments
• Develop and execute a finance integration plan covering Day 1 readiness to long term operating model alignment
• Collaborate with other functions to ensure a seamless integration of acquired entities into corporate processes and controls
• Support financial due diligence activities, assessing integration effort of proposed transactions
• Evaluate purchase agreement provisions and provide accounting guidance on transaction structures
• Prepare accounting entries / measurement period adjustments related to acquisition or divestiture and lead the preparation of technical accounting memos for review by management and external auditors
• Drive continuous improvement of integration approaches, partnering with the Corporate Controller and broader Finance teams to expand and elevate the M&A accounting charter, strategy and playbook/deliverables
• Partner with Corporate Development and broader Finance and cross functional teams in planning for acquisitions and other strategic initiatives
• Research accounting literature and apply technical standards to complex business issues and transactions, including but not limited to revenue recognition, business combinations, divestitures, investments, impairments, valuations, inventory, leases, stock-based compensation, and VIE and consolidation assessments
• Perform contract review and assist with structuring to ensure agreements and related financial impact including accounting implications, are properly understood by key decision makers
• Assist in the implementation of new accounting and reporting guidance issued by FASB or the SEC, including researching and recommending the proper accounting and reporting application
• Update and implement accounting policies and procedures to respond to changes in the Company’s business, and SEC/GAAP regulations
• Support the development of worldwide accounting policies; search for methods to improve quality of worldwide accounting and improve efficiencies
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in accounting or related discipline. Master Degree in Accounting or Business Administration is beneficial.
• Experience: Six to eight years related experience with at least three of the required years with a national CPA firm. Experience supporting a publicly traded company subject to SEC reporting requirements is required. Experience with a Big Four certified public accounting firm is highly preferred.
• Certification/Licensure: CPA required
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Other: Aptitude for planning/managing deadlines for a variety of active projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization, especially senior and executive leadership.
• Creative approach to problem solving and the ability to think “out-of the box”.
• Ability to self-motivate and function independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to partner with various teams within finance and business/operations teams.
• Experience interpreting and applying the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification topics.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills.
• General working knowledge of SEC regulations and filing requirements.