Senior M&A Accounting Manager

Department: Global Financial Reporting, Accounting and Tax

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: United Kingdom

Description

The Senior Manager – M&A Accounting leads the accounting execution and financial reporting for recently acquired companies and other strategic transactions. This role serves as the accounting subject matter expert throughout the transaction lifecycle—from due diligence through post-close integration as well as day to day oversight of acquired comapnies—ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SOX control requirements, and scalable processes across newly acquired entities.

This position partners closely with New Venture, FP&A, Tax, Legal, external advisors, and acquired company finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Post-Close Integration & Process Build-Out

Lead accounting integration of newly acquired entities
Align accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls with corporate standards
Design and implement scalable month-end close processes for acquired businesses
Build and document standardized reconciliation frameworks and reporting packages
Partner with IT and Finance teams on ERP integration and chart of accounts harmonization

Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for recently acquired companies to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance
Establish reconciliation review standards and control documentation
Identify gaps in processes and implement corrective action plans
Strengthen internal controls and support SOX compliance where applicable
Provide hands-on coaching to acquired finance teams to elevate close quality and timelines

Serve as the primary accounting advisor to New Venture team during transactions
Present transaction accounting impacts and integration progress to senior leadership
Coordinate with external auditors on transaction and integration matters

Coordinate with Technical accounting team and Advisors on purchase price allocation (PPA) in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (ASC 805)
Partner with third-party valuation specialists to determine fair value of acquired assets and liabilities
Review technical accounting memoranda
Evaluate complex accounting areas including revenue recognition, leases, contingencies, and earn-outs

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

8+ years of progressive accounting experience
Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred
Strong background in M&A accounting and US GAAP technical accounting
Experience integrating acquired entities and building close processes
Experience with purchase accounting and valuation coordination
Strong internal controls and reconciliation framework expertise

Why join us

Help us challenge injustice by creating fair choices for millions of people across 1100+ cities in 48 countries.
Develop your professional skills with access to mentoring, career consulting, and learning programs.
Collaborate with teams around the world and gain international experience through our Global Talent Exchange Program.
Engage in company-wide challenges, awards, sports activities, employee-led social impact and volunteering projects.
Work alongside people who take initiative, speak openly, and challenge themselves to grow.
Improve your language skills through co-financed courses and internal speaking clubs.

Final benefits may vary depending on the location.

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