Senior Accountant

Korn Ferry; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a Senior Accountant - Business Integrations to support due diligence, transaction accounting, and the financial integration of newly acquired businesses. You will ensure onboarding, alignment of accounting practices, and accurate reporting during and after acquisitions.

The role focuses on leading opening balance sheet documentation, complex journal entries, and managing closes across acquired entities with cross-functional collaboration to enhance transparency and

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to perform technical accounting research.
• Detail-oriented with analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Exposure to multi-entity structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the financial integration of acquired businesses, including onboarding activities and opening balance sheet documentation.
• Prepare, analyze, and record complex journal entries such as allocations, accruals, payroll entries, prepaid amortizations, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for acquired entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Intercompany accounting

Journal entries

Close processes

System implementations

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

A fast-growing, private equity backed, holding company is hiring a Business Integration Senior Accountant. They offer an excellent culture with supportive leadership and opportunities for growth. This is a critical role in the organization that will have a direct impact on the company’s growth and success.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant - Business Integrations is responsible for supporting due diligence activities, transaction accounting, and the financial integration of newly acquired businesses. This role plays a key part in ensuring successful onboarding, alignment of accounting practices, and accurate financial reporting during and after acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the financial integration of acquired businesses, including onboarding activities and preparation of opening balance sheet documentation.
• Prepare, analyze, and record complex journal entries such as allocations, accruals, payroll entries, prepaid amortizations, and intercompany transactions.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for acquired entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and profit and loss statements to validate completeness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Serve as a key accounting resource for system implementations, conversions, and process enhancements.
• Interpret financial data, perform research, and develop solutions to support timely and accurate reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with various teams to improve transparency and quality of financial information.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 2 - 6 years of accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and ability to perform technical accounting research.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong analytical and technical accounting skills.
• Exposure to multi-entity or multi-company structures is a plus.