Manager of Technical Accounting

CFS; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Orlando, FL is seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting to lead accounting aspects of acquisitions and integration within a hybrid work model. You will own major transaction accounting workstreams, partner with senior leadership, and guide the finance function through the full deal lifecycle.

The role requires an active CPA, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience in deal structures, financial reporting, and post-close integration within a private equity-backed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and active CPA license.
• Strong M&A accounting, transaction advisory, or financial due diligence experience.
• Expertise in ASC 805, purchase accounting, and complex U.S. GAAP research.
• Background in public accounting, transaction advisory, or corporate technical accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting due diligence and identify financial reporting risks associated with potential acquisitions.
• Advise leadership on deal structures and the accounting implications of complex transactions.
• Own ASC 805 purchase accounting, including purchase price allocations, goodwill, and intangible assets.
• Coordinate with valuation specialists, external auditors, legal counsel, and transaction advisors.
• Support post-acquisition integration, opening balance sheets, and alignment of accounting policies.
• Research complex U.S. GAAP matters and prepare transaction-related technical accounting memoranda.

Skills

M&A accounting

Due diligence

ASC 805

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Job description

Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 plus bonus

Location: Orlando, FL | Hybrid

Take a lead role in evaluating acquisitions, structuring complex accounting transactions, and guiding finance leadership through an active M&A strategy.

Why This Manager of Technical Accounting Opportunity Stands Out

This newly created position offers significant exposure to the full transaction lifecycle within a growing, private equity-backed organization. You’ll serve as a strategic accounting partner on acquisitions, combining transaction advisory, due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-close integration.

What Makes This Opportunity Compelling

• Serve as a key accounting advisor throughout the M&A lifecycle
• Lead financial due diligence and evaluate the accounting implications of potential acquisitions
• Partner directly with senior leadership, deal teams, valuation specialists, and external advisors
• Build scalable transaction accounting processes for a growing acquisition platform
• Gain significant visibility across strategic transactions and integration initiatives

Key Responsibilities of the Manager of Technical Accounting

• Lead accounting due diligence and identify financial reporting risks associated with potential acquisitions
• Advise leadership on deal structures and the accounting implications of complex transactions
• Own ASC 805 purchase accounting, including purchase price allocations, goodwill, and intangible assets
• Coordinate with valuation specialists, external auditors, legal counsel, and transaction advisors
• Support post-acquisition integration, opening balance sheets, and alignment of accounting policies
• Research complex U.S. GAAP matters and prepare transaction-related technical accounting memoranda

Qualifications For The Manager Of Technical Accounting

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and active CPA license required
• Strong M&A accounting, transaction advisory, or financial due diligence experience
• Expertise in ASC 805, purchase accounting, and complex U.S. GAAP research
• Background in public accounting, transaction advisory, or corporate technical accounting