Senior Program Manager, M&A Finance: 26-02923

Akraya, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Akraya is seeking an accomplished M&A Finance leader in San Francisco to guide finance activities across the acquisition lifecycle. You will partner with cross-functional teams to assess transactions, support strategic decisions, and lead post-close financial integration.

This critical role requires strong financial acumen, experience in diligence and integration, and the ability to drive cross-functional workstreams in a fast-paced tech environment.

Qualifications

• Must have advanced M&A finance and transaction expertise.
• Experience leading diligence, integration, and cross-functional coordination.
• Superior stakeholder management, judgment, and agility.

Responsibilities

• Guide finance workstreams from initial diligence through post-close integration.
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional partners to assess transaction risks and opportunities.
• Lead financial diligence, analyzing performance, metrics, and key transaction assumptions.
• Synthesize findings into clear recommendations and decision-ready materials for leadership.
• Develop and execute comprehensive finance integration plans.

Skills

Financial diligence

Transaction planning

Stakeholder management

Financial modeling

Project management

Job description

Primary Skills

• Financial diligence (advanced)
• Transaction planning (advanced)
• Stakeholder management (advanced)
• Financial modeling (advanced)
• Project management (advanced)

Contract Type: W2

Duration: 6 months

Location: San Francisco, CA (#LI-Remote)

Pay Range: $110 - $115 per hour

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Job Summary

This role is a critical leadership position within the M&A Finance team, responsible for guiding finance activities throughout the entire acquisition and divestiture lifecycle. You will partner with various internal departments to assess potential transactions, support strategic decision-making, and ensure smooth financial integration post-closing. This impactful position requires strong financial acumen and the ability to lead complex cross-functional efforts in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide finance workstreams from initial diligence through post-close integration.
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional partners to assess transaction risks and opportunities.
• Lead financial diligence, analyzing performance, metrics, and key transaction assumptions.
• Synthesize findings into clear recommendations and decision-ready materials for leadership.
• Develop and execute comprehensive finance integration plans.

Must-Have Skills

• M&A Finance and transaction expertise
• Finance diligence and integration lead execution
• Superior stakeholder management, judgment, problem solving, and agility

Industry Experience

Experience in the technology or SaaS industry is preferred.

ABOUT AKRAYA

Akraya is an award-winning IT staffing firm consistently recognized for our commitment to excellence and a thriving work environment. Most recently, we were recognized Stevie Employer of the Year 2025, SIA Best Staffing Firm to work for 2025, Inc 5000 Best Workspaces in US (2025 & 2024) and Glassdoor's Best Places to Work (2023 & 2022)! Industry Leaders in Tech Staffing As Talent solutions provider for Fortune 100 Organizations, Akraya's industry recognitions solidify our leadership position in the IT staffing space. We don't just connect you with great jobs, we connect you with a workplace that inspires!