Mergers and Acquisitions Manager

HEICO; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

HEICO in Hollywood, FL seeks a Mergers and Acquisitions Manager to lead financial due diligence on prospective targets. The role manages the corporate finance project, analyzes earnings, cash flows, and balance sheets, and may prepare fair value analyses of assets and liabilities.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, a bachelor’s in accounting, at least five years of US GAAP experience, and strong Excel/MS Office skills; willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• CPA license required; bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• Minimum five years of financial accounting experience with US GAAP.
• Advanced MS Excel skills and strong financial modeling ability.

Responsibilities

• Generate quality of earnings and pro forma analyses on targets.
• Lead financial due diligence and document review of targets.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and performance indicators.
• Develop 10-year financial forecasts for acquisition targets.
• Review acquisition purchase agreements and related deals.
• Prepare due diligence findings and recommendations for reporting.
• Coordinate with accounting on deal closing and post-close reporting.
• Assist in valuation of contingent consideration and related documents.

Skills

Financial analysis

Due diligence

US GAAP

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's degree in accounting

CPA license

Tools

MS Office

MS Excel

Financial modeling

Job description

HEICO is seeking a Mergers and Acquisitions Manager for a full time direct hire role in Hollywood, FL.

ROLE: The Mergers & Acquisitions Manager is the Corporate Finance Department project manager on financial due diligence of prospective acquisition targets. The role may also include preparing fair value analysis of select assets and liabilities of newly acquired businesses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate quality of earnings and pro forma analysis on acquisition target income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows
• Conduct confirmatory testing and document review during financial due diligence of acquisition targets
• Analyze acquisition target financial data to identify key trends and performance indicators
• Develop 10-year financial forecast for prospective acquisition targets
• Support the review of acquisition purchase agreements and accompanying deal agreements
• Prepare report discussing due diligence findings and recommendations on acquisition target financial reporting structure and post-acquisition requirements
• Interface with corporate accounting team on deal closing and transition to post-close financial reporting activities
• Coordinate document preparation and review for the valuation of contingent consideration
• Position requires at least 25% Travel, both domestically and internationally, and sometimes with short notice
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate and subsidiary accounting personnel might participate in financial due diligence of acquisition targets. The Mergers & Acquisitions Manager will oversee the work of assisting personnel.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in accounting is a plus
• CPA license required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum five years of experience in financial accounting with working knowledge of US GAAP
• Financial modeling experience is a plus
• Experience in manufacturing industry with exposure to cost accounting is a plus

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR ABILITIES

• English Language: Must possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written. Ability to effectively communicate across multiple functions of the company and to stakeholders, at all levels.
• Computer Skills: Highly proficient in MS Office Suite products; Intermediate/Advanced proficiency with MS Excel with ability to manipulate high volumes of data for detailed financial analysis.
• Organization Skills: Strong organizational skills; strict attention to detail; ability to multitask and prioritize, as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction; must be flexible in handling multiple tasks.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize deliverables and meet deadlines; strong sense of urgency; ability to meet work under pressure, to meet strict deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to work both independently and within a team environment; ability to effectively interact within all levels of the organization, such as with subsidiary controllers.
• Mathematical Skills: Must be commensurate with college level Finance/Accounting
• Reasoning Abilities: Strong analytical skills with the ability to deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists, solve practical problems, and clearly express interpretation of various analysis.
• Work Ethic: Strong work ethic with the willingness and ability to work long hours, when needed. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.