Post-Merger Integration Lead

Baker Tilly US; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Tilly is seeking an M&A Integration Manager to orchestrate the successful integration of acquired CPA and professional services firms. Lead as the central project owner from LOI to post-close, coordinating people, processes, technology and culture with a focus on minimal client disruption.

Work closely with Corporate Development, Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Practice Leadership, and external partners to drive planning, governance, and continuous improvement using the firm’s Playbook and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business-adjacent field.
• 5+ years leading complex cross-functional projects in CPA, advisory, or professional services.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority.
• PMP, CAPM, Prosci, Lean Six Sigma or similar certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end post-merger integration activities across multiple acquisitions with detailed plans and milestones.
• Coordinate integration activities from pre-close planning through stabilization.
• Support transition from due diligence to post-close execution following the firm's playbooks.
• Facilitate recurring integration meetings and executive steering committees.
• Monitor project health, timelines, risks, and dependencies; escalate issues with solutions.
• Prepare executive presentations and status updates; build trusted relationships with firm leadership.
• Foster adoption of firm standards, systems, and best practices; capture lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder influence

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Asana

Jira

Microsoft Project

Job description

Baker Tilly is seeking an M&A Integration Manager to orchestrate the successful integration of acquired CPA and professional services firms. Lead as the central project owner from LOI to post-close, coordinating people, processes, technology and culture with a focus on minimal client disruption.

Work closely with Corporate Development, Finance, HR, IT, Operations, Practice Leadership, and external partners to drive planning, governance, and continuous improvement using the firm’s Playbook and