M&A Accounting Lead

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country and consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. We are proud to foster a collaborative environment focused on enabling your career growth and continuous professional development. We are looking for a M&A Accounting Lead. The M&A Accounting Lead will have the opportunity to work remotely within the United States. This position is responsible for developing and implementing Financial M&A integration strategies,  participating in financial due diligence, facilitating of the financial integration activities, and managing financial modeling and analysis.

As M&A Accounting Lead, you will:

• Develops and implements financial M&A integration strategies that support organizational goals and objectives.
• Participates in financial due diligence and integration activities..
• Manages financial modeling and analysis to support M&A integration.
• Oversees the integration of acquired companies into existing accounting and finance systems and processes, working with acquired firms and internal departments to ensure a smooth and timely integration
• Develops and maintains financial and operational performance metrics to track M&A success.
• Provides regular updates to senior leadership on M&A activities and progress.
• Other duties assigned.

What you bring to the role:

• Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices
• Proficiency in financial analysis software and tools
• Bachelors Degree Required
• At least 10 years of experience in accounting/finance with at least five years experience in M&A accounting.

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Benefits Information:

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is included below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection.

Pay Range:

About Cherry Bekaert

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position. 

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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