Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance

Autodesk; Washington; On-site; USD 124,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Autodesk’s M&A Finance team seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the full lifecycle from diligence through close, integration, and post-close value realization. This role partners with FP&A, Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Corporate Development, Legal, HR, IT and business units to assess transactions, drive execution, and deliver finance readiness for strategic initiatives.

The successful candidate will bring strong financial acumen, business judgment, and a process-excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in M&A finance, advisory, strategic finance, FP&A, or related.
• Experience supporting financial diligence, modeling, close, and post-close integration.
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills; translate data into clear recommendations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes (R2R, O2C, P2P, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, Tax).

Responsibilities

• Lead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle from diligence to post-close integration.
• Partner with finance and cross-functional stakeholders to assess risks, opportunities, and drive execution planning.
• Lead diligence activities analyzing historical and projected performance, cash flow, working capital, and transaction assumptions.
• Review transaction materials to provide finance input on deal structure, risks, and provisions.
• Synthesize findings into clear recommendations and leadership-ready materials.
• Coordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions to support Day 1 readiness.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Program management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or CPA (preferred)

Job description

Position Overview

Autodesk’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.

Job Requisition ID #

26WD101580

Position Overview

Autodesk’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 of M&A Finance, the Senior Program Manager, 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 Autodesk’s strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance workstreams across the full M&A lifecycle, including diligence, deal planning, close readiness, Day 1 execution, and post-close integration
• Partner with finance sub-functions and cross-functional M&A stakeholders to assess risks and opportunities, support transaction recommendations, and drive execution planning
• 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 to provide finance input on deal structure, financial risks, and key provisions
• Synthesize diligence findings, financial risks, and integration considerations into clear recommendations and decision-ready materials for leadership
• Analyze and negotiate key transaction and closing considerations, including minimum cash requirements, net working capital, funds flow, purchase price adjustments, escrows, holdbacks, and related closing mechanics
• Coordinate pre-close planning across core finance functions, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, Tax, etc. to support Day 1 readiness and continuity of operations
• Develop and execute finance integration plans, including governance, milestone tracking, executive updates, risk management, issue resolution, and decision-making processes
• Partner with acquired company finance teams and Autodesk stakeholders to transition processes, systems, controls, vendors, bank accounts, and reporting into Autodesk’s operating model
• Support closing and post-close execution activities, including review of seller deliverables, finance approvals, onboarding and transition planning, and transaction-related settlements in partnership with cross-functional teams
• Track integration progress, critical dependencies, and blockers against transaction objectives, escalating issues and driving timely resolution as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and scale M&A finance processes, tools, templates, and governance, while building strong relationships and influencing effectively across a matrixed organization

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field
• 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
• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear recommendations
• Experience leading across cross-functional initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, workstreams, and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including Record-to-Report, Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, FP&A, Treasury, Payroll, and Tax
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing materials for senior leaders 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, including planning, milestone tracking, risk management, and issue resolution
• High degree of business judgment, attention to detail, and ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CPA, or other advanced finance or 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, including synergy analysis, cash flow assessment, and key deal performance indicators
• Experience supporting finance integration in acquisitions, divestitures, or complex business transformations
• Experience with enterprise finance systems and reporting tools
• Continuous improvement mindset with experience enhancing finance processes, governance, and operating models

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Benefits

From health and financial benefits to time away and everyday wellness, we give Autodeskers the best, so they can do their best work. Learn more about our benefits in the U.S. by visiting https://benefits.autodesk.com/

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $124,000 and $221,430. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

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In-Person Onboarding and Identity Verification

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