Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance

Accelon Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelon Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance to lead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle—from diligence through close and integration.

You will partner with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and Corporate Development to ensure transaction readiness and successful integration. Ideal candidates bring 9+ years in M&A finance, strong modeling, and proven ability to drive cross-functional initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in M&A finance, transaction advisory, or related fields.
• Experience supporting transactions through diligence, modeling, close, and integration.
• Finance integration lead experience — owned workstreams.
• Strong modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; translate complex info into clear recommendations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes: R2R, O2C, P2P, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, Tax.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for senior/executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle: diligence, deal planning, close readiness, Day 1 execution, and post-close integration.
• Coordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions to support Day 1 readiness.
• Develop and execute finance integration plans including governance, milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution.
• Partner with acquired company finance teams to transition processes, systems, controls, vendors, bank accounts, and reporting.
• Support closing and post-close activities: seller deliverable review, finance approvals, onboarding, transition planning, and settlements.
• Track integration progress, dependencies, and blockers; escalate and resolve issues.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strong analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strategic finance

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Enterprise finance systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Our client’s M&A Finance team is a highly visible and impactful group that plays a key role in shaping the company’s inorganic growth and strategic evolution. Reporting to the Director, M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance will be a critical leader within the M&A Finance team, supporting the full M&A lifecycle from diligence and transaction planning through close, integration, and post-close value realization.

This role will partner closely with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT, business teams, and more Finance and cross-functional teams to assess transactions, support decision-making, and execute finance workstreams across acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic initiatives. The successful candidate will bring strong financial acumen, sound business judgment, strategic perspective, superior business partnering, AI and process excellence mindset, and the ability to lead and simplify cross-functional efforts in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Director, M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance will lead and support finance activities across the full M&A lifecycle, from diligence through sign, close, and integration. This role partners across FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT, business teams, and more to deliver transaction support, finance readiness, and integration execution for Client’s strategic initiatives.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle: diligence, deal planning, close readiness, Day 1 execution, and post-close integration
• Lead finance diligence activities including analysis of historical and projected financial performance, operating metrics, cash flow, working capital, and key transaction assumptions
• Review transaction materials and agreements; provide finance input on deal structure, financial risks, and key provisions
• Analyze and negotiate closing considerations: minimum cash, net working capital, funds flow, purchase price adjustments, escrows, holdbacks, and closing mechanics
• Synthesize diligence findings and integration considerations into decision-ready materials for leadership
• Coordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions (R2R, O2C, P2P, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, Tax) to support Day 1 readiness
• Develop and execute finance integration plans including governance, milestone tracking, executive updates, risk management, and issue resolution
• Partner with acquired company finance teams to transition processes, systems, controls, vendors, bank accounts, and reporting into the operating model
• Support closing and post-close activities: seller deliverable review, finance approvals, onboarding, transition planning, and transaction-related settlements
• Track integration progress, dependencies, and blockers; elevate issues and drive timely resolution
• Partner with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT, and business teams to assess risks/opportunities and drive execution planning
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale M&A finance processes, tools, templates, and governance

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• 9+ years of relevant experience in M&A finance, transaction advisory, strategic finance, corporate finance, FP&A, and/or finance integration
• Demonstrated experience supporting transactions through financial diligence, modeling, close, and post-close integration
• Finance integration lead experience — must have owned workstreams, not merely observed or supported
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and simultaneous deadlines
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes: R2R, O2C, P2P, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, Tax
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience preparing materials for senior and executive stakeholders
• Proven ability to drive alignment, manage ambiguity, drive accountability, and deliver results in a matrixed organization
• Strong program and project management skills: planning, milestone tracking, risk management, issue resolution
• High degree of business judgment, attention to detail, and ownership
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Nice-to-Haves:

• MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance/accounting credentials
• Experience in the technology or SaaS industry
• Experience supporting software, cloud, or subscription-based business models
• Familiarity with valuation concepts and transaction metrics: synergy analysis, cash flow assessment, key deal performance indicators
• Experience with enterprise finance systems and reporting tools
• Continuous improvement mindset; experience enhancing finance processes, governance, and operating models