Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting

firstPRO, Inc; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc seeks a Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting in Waltham, MA with a hybrid work setup. The role sits in Corporate Accounting and supports growth through acquisitions and strategic transactions.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will navigate complex accounting issues, collaborate across finance and business leaders, and drive improvements in post-acquisition integration and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Public company accounting experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting expertise in ASC 805/350/360.
• Experience in multinational, publicly traded organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Corporate Development on technical accounting matters throughout the M&A lifecycle.
• Collaborate with external auditors on opening balance sheets, valuations, and SOX compliance.
• Evaluate accounting for minority investments, convertible debt, and equity method investments.
• Assess impairment indicators and fair value adjustments for portfolio investments.
• Coordinate with Corporate Tax on acquisition-related tax strategies and accounting treatments.
• Support acquisition integration and post-acquisition accounting activities.
• Assist with quarterly and annual SEC reporting and external disclosures.
• Provide financial analysis to senior leadership and corporate functions.
• Lead or participate in global finance initiatives to improve processes and standards.

Skills

Deep technical accounting expertise

Public company accounting experience

M&A experience

Multinational experience

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Title: Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting

Location: Waltham, MA | Hybrid

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions Accounting to join its Corporate Accounting team and play a highly visible role in the company's continued growth through acquisitions, investments, and strategic transactions.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, this is an opportunity to go beyond traditional technical accounting.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of complex accounting matters while working alongside talented finance and business leaders across the organization.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High visibility: Partner directly with senior leadership and the Corporate Development organization.
• M&A exposure: Play a key role in acquisitions, divestitures, strategic investments, valuations, and post-acquisition integration.
• Technical depth: Serve as a subject-matter expert in ASC 805, ASC 350, ASC 360, purchase accounting, valuations, impairments, and investment accounting.
• Global impact: Work across a multinational, publicly traded organization with diverse operating companies.
• Strategic influence: Help shape accounting decisions around transactions that support growth strategy.
• Innovation: Drive the use of technology, AI, Alteryx, and other tools to modernize Corporate Accounting.
• Career growth: Work in a fast-paced environment with significant opportunities to expand your leadership, technical expertise, and business perspective.

What You’ll Do

As a key technical accounting leader, you will:

• Partner with Corporate Development on technical accounting matters throughout the M&A lifecycle, from due diligence through closing and integration.
• Work closely with external auditors on opening balance sheets, valuation conclusions, and SOX compliance.
• Evaluate accounting for minority investments, convertible debt, equity method investments, and LP/LLC activities.
• Assess portfolio investments for impairment indicators and fair value adjustments and provide accounting recommendations.
• Partner with Corporate Tax to understand acquisition-related tax strategies and ensure the appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support acquisition integration, including monitoring purchase accounting and post-acquisition accounting activities.
• Support quarterly and annual SEC reporting and external disclosure requirements.
• Provide financial and business analysis to Corporate functions and senior leadership as needed.
• Lead or participate in global finance initiatives focused on process improvement, standardization, efficiency, and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of experience within a large public accounting firm and/or multinational public company.
• Deep technical accounting expertise
• Experience working within a multinational, publicly traded organization.