Post-Acquisition CAS Manager: Lead M&A Accounting & Systems

Financeroles; Lincolnshire (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC, an accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, seeks an experienced CAS Manager specializing in post-acquisition transitions. You will lead end-to-end post-close accounting for privately held clients, manage NWC true-ups, and guide ERP implementations to align with client reporting needs.

You will provide technical accounting guidance on ASC 606 and GAAP, mentor staff, and collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and valuation professionals to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience with significant exposure to M&A, post-close integration, purchase price accounting, or transaction advisory.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606.
• Experience leading accounting software implementations (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, Xero, Ramp, Bill.com).
• Proven ability to manage multiple client engagements with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end post-close accounting processes for privately held clients after mergers and acquisitions.
• Oversee opening balance sheet adjustments and documentation per GAAP.
• Manage NWC true-ups, analyses, and negotiations with buyers/sellers and stakeholders.
• Provide guidance on revenue recognition, leases, inventory, and equity arrangements during integration.
• Design and implement accounting workflows and reporting structures for scalable post-close operations.
• Lead client management, communications, and cross-functional collaboration with auditors, tax advisors, and internal teams.
• Coach and develop staff and senior accountants; ensure quality control of deliverables.

Skills

M&A experience

Post-close integration

GAAP knowledge

ERP implementations

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Xero

Ramp / Bill.com

Job description

Mowery & Schoenfeld, LLC, an accounting and advisory firm headquartered in Lincolnshire, Illinois, seeks an experienced CAS Manager specializing in post-acquisition transitions. You will lead end-to-end post-close accounting for privately held clients, manage NWC true-ups, and guide ERP implementations to align with client reporting needs.

You will provide technical accounting guidance on ASC 606 and GAAP, mentor staff, and collaborate with auditors, tax advisors, and valuation professionals to